NFL Draft: Bailey vs Reese for Jets' 2nd Pick

0:00On April 7, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza looks locked in as the number one overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. That's pretty much the only sure thing right now. After that, the New York Jets sit at number two and is shaping up to be a real battle for edge rushers. Ohio State's Arvel Reese exploded with buzz after the scouting combined back in February, popping up in tons of mocks for the Jets. The Texas Tech's David Bailey and Miami's Rubin Bane Jr. are right there in the mix as top talents at the position. ESPN's Peter Schrager dropped a fresh mock based on chatter from league folks at the annual meetings in Phoenix last week. He has the Jets grabbing Bailey at number two for his fit in their scheme, while the Arizona Cardinals snag Reese at number three, a bit of a shocker. That addresses their shaky defense from last year. Bailey shines as a three down defender against both the pass and run perfect for New York's needs. Reese, more of a pure pass rusher, brings elite traits and off field upside that coaches

1:04rave about, making him a cornerstone for the Cardinals in the re, tough NFC West. With Reese edged out just slightly in some eyes, the number two spot stays a coin flip between him and Bailey, setting up an unpredictable start too. What could be a wild draft? From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.