Rookie NFL players David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, and Omar Cooper share their experiences adjusting to the New York Jets, discussing practice intensity, playbook complexity, and the challenges of meeting new teammates.
The Las Vegas Raiders select Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza from Indiana with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The New York Jets follow by taking Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey with the second pick, while the Arizona Cardinals select Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love at No3. The draft is being held in Pittsburgh for the first time since 1948, with 500,000-700,000 fans expected over the three-day event.
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in Pittsburgh with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza from Indiana with the first overall pick. The New York Jets followed by choosing Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey, who recorded 14.5 sacks last season. The draft returns to Pittsburgh for the first time since 1948, with an expected turnout of 500,000-700,000 fans over the three-day event.
Two days before the NFL draft, the New York Jets remain undecided between Ohio State's Arvell Reese and Texas Tech's David Bailey with the second overall pick. GM Darren Mougey downplayed the cancellation of Bailey's top-30 visit, stating the team already had sufficient information and uses visits for various purposes including medical checks and recruiting. With the Las Vegas Raiders expected to take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first, the Jets hold the second pick for only the third time in franchise history. The team is targeting an edge rusher and owns four picks in the top 44, including No. 16 and No. 33, where they could address quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama.
The Jets face a critical decision at No. 2 between edge-rusher David Bailey and versatile defender Arvell Reese. Meanwhile, the Titans weigh the value of drafting running back Jeremiyah Love, and quarterback Ty Simpson emerges as a polarizing first-round prospect.
