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Jets 'absolutely cooked' in Round 1 of NFL Draft according to ESPN analyst
TL;DR
The New York Jets had a busy first round in the 2026 NFL Draft, making three selections and one trade. ESPN analyst Matt Miller criticized their performance, stating the Jets were 'absolutely cooked' during the draft.
Key points
- Jets made three selections in the 2026 NFL Draft Round 1
- Drafted David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, and Omar Cooper Jr.
- Traded up from No. 33 to No. 30 pick
- ESPN analyst Matt Miller criticized their draft performance
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The New York Jets had one of the most active first rounds of any team during the 2026 NFL Draft. A few teams had multiple first-round picks, and the Jets wound up making three selections and one trade.
In Round 1, the Jets drafted edge rusher David Bailey, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. Add in a trade up from No. 33 to No. 30, and the Jets made four moves on draft night, as Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey were busy Thursday night.
ESPN's Matt Miller believes that the Jets "absolutely cooked" during the first round of this NFL Draft for a few different reasons, despite some pushback on the Jets' draft class so far.
Jets 'absolutely cooked' in Round 1 per ESPN analyst
"The Jets absolutely cooked Thursday night," Miller writes. "David Bailey, Sadiq and Omar Cooper Jr. is a heck of a haul for a team that badly needs impact players."
New York now has a new starting tight end who is an electric receiving threat who ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. They also added an edge rusher who had 14.5 sacks last year, and a WR who helped Indiana win the National championship.
The addition of Bailey to the defense is a game-wrecker in the pass rush game, which was a massive need for the Jets this year.
As Miller notes, "Bailey is ideal for the transition to a 3-4 defense thanks to his world-class speed off the snap."
Adding both Cooper and Sadiq to the offense will also make for a fun cast of weapons for Geno Smith, or whoever is starting at quarterback for the Jets in 2026.
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Q&A
What players did the New York Jets draft in the 2026 NFL Draft Round 1?
The Jets drafted edge rusher David Bailey, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
Why did ESPN analyst Matt Miller say the Jets were 'absolutely cooked' in the draft?
Matt Miller criticized the Jets' draft performance, citing various reasons despite some pushback on their draft class.
What trade did the Jets make during the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets traded up from the No. 33 pick to the No. 30 pick during the first round.
