Jets draft rumor from CBS Sports reveals favorite among 2 possible picks at No. 2

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The New York Jets appear to have a decision to make between two players with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

As expected, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, the Jets will decide between two players: Texas Tech's David Bailey or Ohio State's Arvell Reese.

And, Jones goes on to note that among his sources and teams around the NFL, the expectation is Bailey will be the pick.

"I can't say with absolute confidence who the New York Jets will draft at No. 2 overall next week, but sources say the pick will either be David Bailey or Arvell Reese. And most of the league -- and my sources -- believe the Jets will land on Bailey," Jones said.

The belief in league circles is that Bailey is someone who can make an immediate impact, but Reese has the higher ceiling.

"Bailey is the surest one but Arvell is gonna be a star," an unnamed defensive coordinator said to Jones.

Jets will be fine with either player

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Let's get one thing straight: both players are going to be very good, and the Jets don't necessarily need someone who can make an immediate impact because of their status as a rebuilding team.