Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey could be in play for Jets in 2026 NFL Draft

On the very same day the Brooks dropped his mock draft, the Jets website did a feature on Bailey, so there's something in the water.

He's a player who has "risen the charts," and the "Jets may have interest" in him, according to team writer Randy Lange.

David Bailey could be the next member of the New York Jets

Bailey is a big-time pass-rusher who checks in at 6-foot-3, 250 pounds. He notched 14.5 sacks last season for the Red Raiders. Before that, in three seasons with the Stanford Cardinal, he put up a combined 14.5 sacks.

That's 29 sacks over four seasons, and that's not to mention the 163 tackles (106 solo), three forced fumbles and three passes defended.

Bailey believes he's a unique pass-rusher, but even at his height and weight, he thinks his "super power" is his athleticism.

"I think it's my athletic ability and just my pass-rushing ability — not too many people can get to the quarterback consistently," he said at the combine when asked why he's one of the top pass-rushers in this draft class (per Lange). "We have great edge rushers in this draft class, for sure, but I think it's just my overall athletic ability."

It would not be surprising if Reese from OSU was the pick at No. 2 for the Jets, but it's time to start keeping an eye on Bailey.

Notably, Brooks has Reese going No. 4 overall to the Tennessee Titans.