Jets' Draft Strategy: Edge Rushers & WRs

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The New York Jets are sitting pretty for the 2026 NFL Draft, with picks at number 2 and

number 16 overall.

That second first rounder came from trading sauce gardener to the Indianapolis Colts.

Right now, the names buzzing most for that top two spot are Ohio State linebacker Arville

Reese and Texas Tech Edge R Usher, David Bailey.

Those two will lock down the Jets defense heading into next season.

Reese brings that sideline to sideline speed, while Bailey's got the bend and burst to

terrorize quarterbacks.

No need to overthink it.

These guys fit the blueprint perfectly.

Fans and analysts agree the Jets don't need to chase running backs like Notre Dame's

Jeremiah Love, even if he's the top prospect on some boards.

They've got Reese Hall locked in with the franchise tag and talks for a long-term deal brewing.

Playing goes for safeties.

Caleb Downs is talented, but they just added Minka Fitzpatrick, resigned Andre Sisko, and

Grav Dane Belton.

Up front, the offensive line is already a strength, so drafting a guard like Penn State's

Olaiva Vega, Iowane at number 2 makes zero sense.

The real holes are pass rush and wide receiver.

They can hit those at 16 or in the second round.

Grabbing an edge like Bailey of Top sets them up to dominate, and with those extra picks,

the Jets could rebuild fast and contend sooner than expected.