Monday Jets News Recap – Draft Edition

Jets fans had plenty to dig into on Monday, April 13, as draft talk started to heat up with the first round getting closer. The biggest themes in today’s Jets News roundup were the debate over who New York should target with the No. 2 pick, fresh buzz around wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., and more discussion about whether the team should stay put or trade down. Here is your Jets News roundup for April 13, 2026.

Jets News

• Daniel Jeremiah Weighs Jets’ Top Pick Options: Arvell Reese, David Bailey…or Someone Else?, NewYorkJets.com
  Daniel Jeremiah says the Jets’ decision at No. 2 is not clear cut, with both Arvell Reese and David Bailey firmly in the mix as draft week gets closer.
• Why ESPN’s Matt Miller Thinks Texas Tech Edge David Bailey Is the ‘Perfect Fit’ for Jets, NewYorkJets.com
  Another draft angle on Bailey picked up steam, with Matt Miller calling the Texas Tech pass rusher an ideal fit for what the Jets need off the edge.
• Jets Mock Draft Roundup 13.0 | What are Scouts Saying About the 2026 Draft Class?, NewYorkJets.com
  The latest mock draft roundup shows more buzz around David Bailey at No. 2 while also connecting the Jets to Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the second first round pick.
• Jets Host Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr 10 Days Before NFL Draft, Heavy on Jets
  The Jets reportedly hosted Omar Cooper Jr. for a pre draft visit, adding even more smoke to the idea that wide receiver is a major target area for this front office.
• Jets host potential first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr. on Top 30 pre-draft visit, The Jet Press
  The interest in Cooper continues to build, with another report pointing to the Indiana receiver as a real option for New York in round one.
• Jets fans are hoping for a trade down from the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Gang Green Nation
  A fan poll shows plenty of support for moving back from No. 2, which says a lot about how unsettled this draft board still feels for Jets fans.
• Do the New York Jets have special teams needs heading into the draft?, Gang Green Nation
  Special teams might not be the headline topic, but this piece looks at whether the Jets still need help there as they shape the back end of the roster.
• Jets Three-Round NFL Mock Draft: New York Goes All-In to Bolster Defense, Sports Illustrated
  A fresh three round mock has the Jets leaning heavily into defensive help, reinforcing just how many different directions the team can still go in this draft.

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