Jets' Bailey or Reese decision comes down to this, Adam Schefter says
ESPN's Adam Schefter explained the Jets' decision at No. 2 in the NFL draft, where they'll likely decide between Arvell Reese and David Bailey.
Decisions, decisions. The New York Jets are facing a big one when they are on the clock at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft . Armed with two first-round picks on Day 1 – No.
2 and No. 16 – it figures to be a long night for general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn. With the Las Vegas Raiders expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the Jets will have their choice of pass-rusher.
And that all comes down to a matter of preference, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. “The New York Jets plan to select a pass rusher," Schefter said, during an appearance on ESPN's "Get Up" on April 22. "I think everybody across the league knows that.
The question is whether it’s going to be David Bailey or whether it’s going to be Arvell Reese. " 2026 NFL DRAFT RUMORS: Tracking the latest news, leaks, mock drafts, trades There has been a well-documented debate between those prospects in this year's class, but no one seems to have an idea of the Jets' plans. ESPN's Peter Schrager noted on April 21 that there are no leaks coming out of the team's facility, meaning everyone is guessing at this stage.