NFL Draft Tracker 2026

Bailey is the best pure pass rusher in this draft. While his play against the run is a legitimate question, his ability to rush the passer is not. At Texas Tech in 2025 after three seasons at Stanford, Bailey amassed a nation-high 14.5 sacks, helping the Red Raiders reach the College Football Playoff. With elite athleticism as a speed rusher, Bailey should be a menace for years to come.

How he fits with the Jets: After trading Jermaine Johnson III to the Titans this offseason, the Jets needed edge help. Bailey provides that, as coach Aaron Glenn now gets his version of Aidan Hutchinson in New York. Bailey will be an immediate starter opposite Will McDonald IV, who had eight sacks in 15 games last year.

Sadiq is clearly the best tight end in this class. Coming out of Oregon’s program, Sadiq’s athleticism is staggering as the 241-pounder ran a 4.39 40-yard dash in Indianapolis at the combine. As a junior in 2025, the Idaho native was named a second-team All-American while catching 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns.

How he fits with the Jets: One year after taking Mason Taylor with a second-round pick, the Jets doubled down by adding Sadiq. New York is in a bridge year until it likely attempts to find a franchise quarterback in the 2027 draft, and is spending the present building up the roster until then. After going with David Bailey with their initial first-round choice, the Jets balanced out at No. 16.

Cooper is coming off a national title with the Hoosiers, having caught 69 passes for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns. An average-sized receiver at 6' 0" and 199 pounds, Cooper has terrific speed, running a 4.42 40-yard dash at the combine. More of a slot receiver than a boundary threat, Cooper can win in a variety of ways, including with athleticism and route-running.

How he fits with the Jets: Cooper will now join Garrett Wilson and fellow first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq to give the Jets some firepower in the passing game. Factor in running back Breece Hall, and New York has plenty of skill-position talent to score some points. Once the quarterback situation gets fixed, the Jets should be explosive.