Jets Draft: Bailey, Sadiq, Pons, Klubnik, Cooper

On April 28th, the New York Jets snagged a solid haul in the 2026 NFL draft, starting with

Edge-Rusher David Bailey at the number 2.

Overall pick?

They followed up with tight-end Kenyans to Deek at 16.

Why receiver Omar Cooper at 30?

Corner-back D'Angelo Ponds in Round 2 at 50, and Quarter-back Cade Clubnick by trading

up in Round 4 at 110.

Experts like Bruce Feldman called it a win, landing top talent in a week-class.

The big-to-bay pre-draft was Bailey versus Linebacker, Arville Reese, who went to the

Giants.

Feldman said both are elite, but Bailey's more polished from Stanford in Texas Tech.

Prime for double digits sacks right away, while Reese has Micah, Parsons-like upside beneath

time as an off-ball guy, Jets win polish over potential, dodging a wrong turn either way.

Fans and analysts reacted strong.

Some wanted Reese for versatility, others love Bailey boosting the past rush next to Vets.

Despite it's hard, Cadeek's a freak athlete, freakish speed for a tight-end, perfect mismatch

as age-back or slot-guy alongside Mason Taylor.

Ponds, despite short stature at 5'9", brings Aaron Glenn Gritt and Ball skills, a steal

in Round 2.

Follow-ups highlight Clubnick as a smart QB-room ad, not a starter.

His smarts help develop whoever's under-center, echoing past Jets moves.

Omar Cooper's clutch hands and yards after catch.

Use the offense while the class fills gaps without reaching too far.

This draft arms the Jets for a run, stacking weapons around Geno Smith now, and team up

a loaded 2027 board with their picks, intact watch and build.