The New York Jets kicked off their 2026 NFL Draft with a bang by taking Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey off the board with the No. 2 overall pick.
The Jets were reportedly deciding between Bailey and Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese in the end. By going with the Bailey, the Jets took the player that rumor suggested the team was more interested in.
With the way that first decision fell for the Jets, reaction across the football world was certainly more on the positive side of the ledger.
Here is a national media reaction roundup to the Jets pick of Bailey at No. 2 overall:
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
Reaction: Jets select David Bailey No. 2 overall
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Reactions: Jets praised for David Bailey at No. 2 in 2026 NFL Draft
