Jets' Draft Picks: Bailey, Sadiq, Cooper

0:00It's April 24th, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The New York Jets turn heads in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, snagging three players after trading back in. They kicked it off at number two with Texas Tech Pass rusher David Bailey, a six foot four, 255 pound beast, with massive arms and college production. In at number 16, they grabbed Oregon Titan Kenyan Sadiq and later wheeled and deal to land Indiana White receiver Omar Cooper, Jr. The big buzz was at number two, where it came down to Bailey or R. Vell Reese. Jets head coach Aaron Glinn said both are studs, but Bailey's size and scheme fit one out, even if run defense was a knock. Reese went to the rival giants at number five, leaving fans debating the call. Plenty of surprise hit when they passed on a wide-out for Sadiq at 16, especially with Mason Taylor already on board. But GM Darren Moogie called it pure value, praising Sadiq as an offensive weapon with blocking

1:03chops that offensive coordinator Frank Reich can scheme in multiple ways. To cap it, the Jets traded up late for Cooper, not wanting to risk him sliving to round two. Glinn stressed all three come from winning programs, bringing that mentality, personality, and football IQ to boost the locker room vibe. With these picks, the Jets beefed up their pass rush and added versatile pass catchers for Geno Smith, setting up a tougher offense that defenses. Got to respect heading into camp.