National reactions: Jets praised for Round 1 picks at 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL world loved how the Jets started the 2026 NFL Draft.
The New York Jets left the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jets kicked off this year's draft using their original two top picks . At second overall, pass rusher David Bailey was selected and then at No.
16 tight end Kenyon Sadiq was picked. In a deal with the San Francisco 49ers, New York managed to trade back up to the No. 30 selection to draft wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
The NFL world nearly universally praised Gang Green for coming away with three potential starting players at the end of Day 1 of the 2026 draft. Here is a roundup of national media reaction to the Jets' three picks in Round 1: Reactions: Jets praised for Omar Cooper Jr. , Round 1 picks Can't argue with the Jets having the best draft.
Love David Bailey. Really like Sadiq and especially Omar Cooper. ā Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 24, 2026 Reactions: Jets praised for Omar Cooper Jr.