NFL Draft 2026: Jets pick David Bailey at #2 – Do you approve?
The Jets take an edge defender with their first pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Oct 18, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey (31) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images The New York Jets have selected Texas Tech edge defender David Bailey with the #2 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. David Bailey is an athletic 22 year old 6’ 4”, 251pound linebacker with 4. 50 speed.
He was the consensus best pass rusher in college football last year and one of the best pass rushers coming out of college in recent memory. Last season Bailey racked up 52 tackles, 14. 5 sacks and 20.
5 tackles for loss. He was a first team All American and Big Twelve Defensive Lineman of the Year. David Bailey should slot in immediately on passing downs as the best pass rusher on the Jets.