Jets' Draft Dreams: Reese or Bailey?

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. The New York Jets hold some serious draft ammo heading into the next two years, boosted big time by trading away Sawskarner and Quentin Williams. Blast season. Their crown jewel is the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and right now Ohio states our Vail Reese tops the wish list. Reports from the Athletics Zach Rosenblad put Reese just ahead of Texas Texas David Bailey as the front runner. Reese, a six foot four two hundred forty one pound minebacker edge hybrid, turned heads at the NFL Combine with a blazing 4.46 in the eye, 40 yard dash. Bailey stacked up 14.5 sacks last year as a full time edge rusher, making him the steadier bet without needing a big position switch. Fans and analysts see that safety net appealing if the Jets won quick impact. Reese brings 6.5 sacks and 34 tackles from his junior year, but the risk is real if

1:00he can't fully flip to edge in the pros. Still, his Micah Parsons like upside has folks excited, especially since the Jets aren't contending anytime soon and can afford the gamble. No other names like Rubin Bane are bubbling up strong yet, so this duo leads the pack as the draft picture sharpens.