Jets' 2026 Draft: Bailey, Sadiq, Cooper

0:00On April 24th, the New York Jets just dropped three first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, mirroring their big haul from 20-22. They grabbed Texas Tech-Edger Usher David Bailey at number two, Oregon Titan Canyon Sedica at number 16, and snagged Indiana-wide receiver, Omar Cooper Jr. at number 30 through a trade with the 49ers. They held steady at their top spots without moving around much, but that late deal got them back in the first round for Cooper, a guy they eyed, earlier. This addresses key gaps, like pass rush after trading Jermaine Johnson, and adds weapons next to Garrett Wilson while beefing up the tight end spot. Over last year's second-rounder, fans are buzzing because it echoes 2022. When the Jets took cornerback sauce gardener at number four, Wilson at number 10 in Johnsonat. Number 26 after a four and 13 disaster. Back then, they thought Zach Wilson was the guy, so they stacked defense and offense without chasing a quarterback.

1:00This time, with no clear QB on deck in a week-class, they're punting to 2027 and building a talent-based first, thanks to trades of. Gardener and Quentin Williams, that netted extra first-rounders, including three in 2027. Bailey's the crown jewel, like Gardener was. But Sedig's raw athleticism is a bet on upside, unlike the proven college studs from before. Cooper slides in as a solid number two receiver to ease pressure on Wilson, setting up a strong cast for Geno Smith now, and whoever's next. With future picks stacking up, the Jets are playing the long game, but that quarterback Shadow still hangs heavy over the rebuild. That's the story for today. NFL News Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with The Story.