In need of a starting cornerback following the departure of All-Pro Sauce Gardner last season, Jets GM Darren Mougey has used the 50th pick in the draft to select, oddly enough, a clone of Aaron Glenn in Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds.
The New York Jets continued to add to their defense by selecting D’Angelo Ponds with their third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Ponds arrives from Indiana Hoosiers after building a strong reputation as one of the more productive defensive backs in this year’s class.
The New York Jets stayed active during the 2026 NFL Draft, executing their second trade of the weekend by moving down in Round 2 while adding another valuable pick.
The New York Jets have been fighting to make a name for themselves in the AFC East for years, but their struggle never seems to end. The Jets finished in last place in the AFC East last season and that misfortune on the field allowed the Jets to have the No.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?
The New York Jets were on the clock at No. 2 overall and had the privilege of selecting any player not named Fernando Mendoza. While arguments were made for both David Bailey and Arvell Reese to be the pick, the New York Front office opted with Bailey.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
How many of the No. 2 overall picks in every NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in seven minutes?
What is the perfect remaining haul for the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft heading into Day Two of action? The New York Jets got off to a fast start during the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night.
The New York Jets didn’t just have a good first round—they may have had the most impactful one in the entire draft. With three first-round selections, they attacked both sides of the ball and walked away with a haul that could reshape the franchise immediately.
The New York Jets made pass rusher David Bailey the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, he is ready to help get his new franchise back on track.
Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and it's safe to say that the New York Jets' future looks much brighter than it did before Thursday.
For all intents and purposes, the New York Jets handled their business on the first day of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. With the second overall selection, the Jets took pass rusher David Bailey, who will be a great running mate for Will McDonald IV.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
On Thursday, April 23rd, the 2026 NFL Draft took place as hundreds of college football players gathered in hopes of hearing their name called by commissioner, Roger Goodell. The Las Vegas Raiders had the number one pick on lock, so unfortunately for the Jets, they took the only elite quarterback in this year’s class, Fernando Mendoza.
Everyone knew the Las Vegas Raiders would make Fernando Mendoza the first player selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, but nobody knew for sure if the New York Jets would take David Bailey or Arvell Reese at No.
The New York Jets took one of the best players in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Jets had the second overall pick and selected edge rusher David Bailey from Texas Tech.
The NFL Draft is often about more than just talent evaluation. It’s where identities begin to take shape, where players introduce themselves not only through their skill sets but through their mindsets.
After weeks of rumors and speculation, the New York Jets ultimately picked David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick on Thursday night. Given the Jets’ defensive issues last season, it was only right for them to take Bailey, which will help New York’s front seven.
Following days of speculation, it is now obvious that the New York Jets have been in love with David Bailey for quite a while. When the organization cancelled its visit with the former Texas Tech and Stanford edge rusher, many people naturally assumed it had shifted its focus to another prospect.
New York Jets decide on Texas Tech pass rush phenom David Bailey with the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They took Bailey over the likes of Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, Rueben Bain, and more.
The New York Jets have made their move to rebuild a struggling franchise. With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Jets selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey.
In a move of necessity, the New York Jets selected linebacker David Bailey with the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Jets have landed on their pass rushing selection at No. 2. Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey has come off the board, and he is headed to New York.
The New York Jets selected Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bailey is now in the NFL after playing three seasons at Stanford and one at Texas Tech.
Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey isn't sweating a canceled meeting with the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Numerous members of the NFL community are convinced the New York Jets will make Ohio State pass-rusher Arvell Reese the second overall pick of this year's draft after the club recently canceled its scheduled top-30 visit with Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey.
The Jets are viewed as a candidate to add a receiver relatively early in the draft. Any wideout brought about over the coming days will be tasked with complementing Garrett Wilson.
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