NFL draft buzz suggests Jets’ No. 2 selection is all but decided
Todd McShay says it's a "foregone conclusion" what the Jets will do with the No. 2 pick.
The closer the New York Jets get to the podium, the louder the whispers become. For weeks, the conversation surrounding the No. 2 overall pick at the 2026 NFL Draft has centered on two names.
In one corner is a polished, high-floor pass rusher, David Bailey. In the other is a versatile, high-upside linebacker in Arvell Reese. It has felt like a true coin flip, one that could go either way depending on the day and the voice delivering the opinion.
Hold those horses. That may be changing. The Ringer's NFL draft analyst Todd McShay recently released what is expected to be his final mock draft , and while the full breakdown sits behind a paywall, one takeaway has already made its way into the public conversation.
In his view, the Jets selecting David Bailey isn’t just likely. It’s a “foregone conclusion. ” That’s strong language this time of year, and it isn't standing alone.