Most of NFL predicts Jets to pick 14.5 sack edge in Arvell Reese vs. David Bailey debate

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With the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Jets have the chance to make a splash to improve their defense.

According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Jets have seemingly narrowed their options down to Ohio State's Arvell Reese and Texas Tech's David Bailey. But which of the two is the most likely to be taken?

Jones shared some insight that revealed that most of the NFL and Jones' sources believe that the Jets will play it safe, and take the 14.5 sack edge rusher in Bailey with the No. 2 pick.

Jets believed to be taking David Bailey over Arvell Reese No. 2

"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," Jones reports. "And most of the league - and my sources - believe the Jets will land on Bailey."

In this debate between Bailey and Reese, the two top edge rushers in this year's class, there is a clear reason to go with Bailey over Reese: safety.

Reese would be making the transition to the edge in the NFL, a move that's happened before, but is a big risk. Bailey, meanwhile, has plenty of experience off the edge and has already been a huge producer at the position.

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Last season for Texas Tech, he recorded 14.5 sacks, more than good enough production to feel confident taking him No. 2 overall in a weaker draft class.