Jets face key decision at No. 2 between Bailey and Reese
Photo by CFP/Getty Images Reports suggest the New York Jets are still deciding between David Bailey and Arvell Reese with the No. 2 pick, and the fact that it remains unsettled is what stands out. Bailey recorded 14.
5 sacks, 19. 5 tackles for loss, and had one of the highest pressure rates among recent draft prospects. Reese offers real physical upside — he ran a 4.
46 forty at over 240 pounds — but doesn’t have nearly the same pass-rush production or polish. These aren’t two similar prospects; one is a finished pass rusher, and the other is a raw athlete still learning the position. It shouldn’t be as close as it seems.
Bailey is a day-one starter who offers more than just traits Bailey’s résumé speaks for itself. His 14. 5 sacks and 19.
5 tackles for loss last season aren’t just eye-catching numbers—they reflect a well-rounded, highly productive player whose game is already polished. This isn’t a case of betting on traits and waiting for things to click. It’s about picking someone who’s already shown he can produce at the top level of college football and expecting that impact to carry over quickly.