We are one day from the start of the 2026 NFL Draft, and analysts are putting out their final guesses as to what will happen. The Ringer’s Todd McShay projects a shocking outcome for the Jets.
A couple of things are striking about this mock.
First, I don’t think anybody could say Bailey to the Jets would be a massive shock the way McShay is presenting it. Numerous national media members have been discussing buzz over the last few weeks about the Jets preferring Bailey to Reese. If the Jets do select the Texas Tech pass rusher, it will confirm those rumors.
As far as Tate goes, it’s odd for McShay to claim that he won’t fall to 16 and then project the Jets to select him there without a trade up. I’m still sure the Jets would be delighted to have the consensus top receiver in this class fall this far given their need at the position.
I wouldn’t exactly get my hopes up for it to happen, though.
