Jets' Draft Haul: Speed, Power, and a New Era

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The New York Jets just owned the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, snagging three top picks in earning an A-plus grade from the experts. They went all in on building a squad that can wreck offences and light up the scoreboard. At the second overall spot, they grabbed linebacker David Bailey from Texas Tech, passing on another hot name for his raw speed and ability to disrupt. Due can rush, drop in the coverage, making him a perfect fit for their defense. Expecting a wide-out at 16, the Jets' shock sum by taking tight-in Kenyans-Sadiq from Oregon instead. This 6-foot 3-250-pound beast gives New OC Frank Reich another athletic target to pair with Garrett Wilson. They kept the momentum with a trade from the 49ers to land Indiana-wide receiver Omar Cooper, Jr. The 6-footer exploded for 69 catches, 937 yards, and 13 touchdowns last season.

1:01Clocking speeds over 21, miles per hour. Jets' fans are buzzing as this haul sets up a special run, blending grit on D with firepower on O for years to come.