With the 184th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the New York Jets selected Zaire Barnes, a linebacker from Western Michigan.
The Jets acquired the 184th overall pick in a trade with the New England Patriots earlier in the day. In exchange for the 114th pick (used on Maryland K Chad Ryland), New England sent the 120th and 184th picks to New York. The Jets selected Pittsburgh OT Chad Warren with the 120th selection.
In 2022, his fifth season with Western Michigan, Barnes played in 12 games and had 93 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 8 passes defended, 3 fumble recoveries, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble.