The Jets canceled a scheduled “30” visit with David Bailey, but that is hardly an indication they will pass on the Texas Tech edge defender at No. 2 overall in the draft. On the contrary, “most of the league” expects the Jets to use their first pick on Bailey, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports hears.
The possibility of the Jets taking Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles in the second slot exists, but the popular belief is they will settle on Bailey or Buckeyes LB/edge Arvell Reese. Not even two weeks ago, Reese was reportedly the favorite to end up in New York. The draft is still a week away, leaving enough time for this to swing in a different direction by next Thursday.
Will McDonald and free agent additions Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare are the Jets’ top edge options heading into the draft. They make for a decent trio, but the Jets are in need of a game-wrecking pass rusher. They may get one in the 22-year-old Bailey, whose production exploded last season. Spending his first three college seasons at Stanford, Bailey combined for 14.5 sacks over 32 games. He matched that sack total in 14 games with the Red Raiders.
After leading his conference in sacks and tackles for loss (19.5) in 2025, Bailey earned a unanimous All-America selection and Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year honors. The 6-foot-3, 250-pounder further demonstrated his athletic prowess at the Combine, where he paced his position in the 40-yard dash (4.50) and ranked third in the broad jump, seventh in the 10-yard split and tied for 10th in the vertical jump.
Even if Bailey does not end up as their choice, the Jets are likely to take a defender with their initial pick. The Jets also have another first-rounder, No. 16, and may use that selection to bring in a potential impact player on offense. Receiver is a glaring weakness for the Jets, who need a high-end complement to the excellent Garrett Wilson. A recent report indicated the Jets are “extremely high on” Indiana wideout Omar Cooper Jr., but they like him much better as a potential option at No. 33 than at 16, according to Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports.
New York spending a first-rounder on Cooper is not on the table, per Pauline, who reports the team has only given Round 1 grades to three receivers: Carnell Tate (Ohio State), Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) and Denzel Boston (Washington). Tate should be long gone when the Jets are on the clock again at the midpoint of the first round, but coming away with either Tyson or Boston looks like a realistic outcome.
As a Jets fan I would much prefer Reese, but we’ll see.
Still say the most obvious choice is let Dallas trade up to grab their “star” and jets get minimum 12 and 20. You know Jerry wants to make a splash and someone like Arvell Reese or David Bailey screams big fish in Big D.
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12 Bain Jr EDGE Miami
16 take Omar Cooper Jr WR Indiana if you’re unsure of Tyson’s medicals
20 Proctor OG Alabama, Bisontis OG Texas A&M
If you’re gonna start thinking about QB of the future it’s time to get pieces. Cooper Jr and a guard give Geno some help but long term it’s gearing up for whoever they take in 2027
I love Bain as a prospect, but I don’t feel like he’s a very good fit for the Jets new 3-4 front.
Cooper would be great, but it sounds like a long shot if we really don’t have a 1st round grade on him.
I’d pass on OG that early, especially since it’s not a super pressing need. Tippmann is a good player and Parham is serviceable, albeit not exciting. If we have 12, 16, and 20, I’d be hoping for Downs or McCoy at 12, McCoy or Tyson at 16, and Tyson, Hood, or McNeil-Warren at 20.
Bain Jr reminds me a lot of Dwight Freeney who could operate in a 4-3 but also was successful in a 3-4 throughout his career
Freeney came in around 6’1 270lbs, Bain Jr coming in at 6’2 275 lbs isn’t that far off
I get it though Miami uses a 4-3 defense but they actually utilized a 3-4–3-3 look to confuse opposing QBs so he does have experience operating in a 3-4
I understand where that comparison comes from and I get it, but I don’t really see it, personally. It wouldn’t be the worst pick (and I’m a fan of the player so I’d be ecstatic that they think they could make it work), I just can’t envision them liking that fit enough to trade down and prioritize him. But I could be wrong.
This may work on madden but i really dont see any team moving up to #2 in this draft, at least not for that price.
Mel Kiper has Dallas trading both 12 and 20 to Cleveland for #6 and #39 taking Sonny Styles
But totally impossible Jerry Jones would shoot for #2 and have his choice of the litter in Bailey, Reese, Downs with Mendoza QB locked in a 1st overall and there not being any other QB making #2 cheaper compared to a few years ago with Williams Daniels Maye right right right right. Cause Begamin said so.
Bros referencing Mel Kiper like it means anything lol Even if Mel Kiper was a reliable source of anything (hes not), you just referenced a completely different trade with a completely different team.
No one even agrees who should go #2 because theres not a clear cut guy that should be drafted that high, why would a team trade serious assets to do be in the same terrible spot? Most actual experts do not think Jets can find a reasonable suitor to trade down with, I’d be very surprised if it happens
Drop your mock
Not surprised you want to see my mock since you trust Mel Kiper’s, he and I would have a similar level of expertise (next to none). Again, most actual experts do not see a suitor for the Jets to trade down out of 2. You can cope about this on Thursday
Everyone looks at Mel kipers mock. He’s been around 30 something years.
I was just gonna use yours as a joke of the day at my work
No mock huh? Typical. Scurry along
Skip Bayless has been around for 30 something years too, doesnt mean you have to take what he says seriously. No one legitimate looks at Mels mocks. Youre a joke bro get over yourself and your terrible take
Still no mock huh coward
“ No one legitimate looks at Mels mocks”
Yeah espn just publishes them and references them cause “ No one legitimate looks at Mels mocks”
Lmao you seriously believe that which is sad.
Well here’s the bright side. People listen to Mel. People listen to skip. If nobody did they wouldn’t be on TV.
Your comments serve as examples why women deserve pro choice.
Everybody has a place in this world. Yours just happens to be the modern day court jester
Again, Skip Bayless is published and referenced on ESPN too. Who literally cares. You talking about ESPN and Mel Kiper like theyre gospel explains a lot about you. You are also very strange, touch some grass.
Don’t stay up too late now youngin. You’re the star for the prosecution looking to make Roe v Wade federal law. Exhibit A
Gospel? Nah. Just often used sources the last 30 something years. Why that upsets you is sad lmao. Oh no Mel Kiper you pissed your pants again. Oh no Skip Bayless who you brought up you popped your pants again.
Yeah those two dudes are jokes bro just like you. Just because goofs like you tune in to see what they have to say, doesnt make them subject matter experts that anyone respectable takes seriously. Cant wait to see you further spaz out and coping whenever Dallas does not trade up to #2, you loser.
Yeah sounds more and more like jealousy people listen to Kiper and Bayless instead of you.
Start your own tik tok podcast YouTube channel or something lil bro…..You won’t even drop your own mock lmao doubt you have the balls to start up your own sports cast. You were your daddy’s fastest swimmer huh? By chance are your parents related?
No need to throw temper tantrums on here soiling your diapers cause people mention Mel Kiper Jr. sorry I’ll send you a couple bucks towards some new diapers extra absorbing that way it can soak up both your bowl movements and tears lol.