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National reactions: Jets praised for Round 1 picks at 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The New York Jets received widespread acclaim for their three selections in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including pass rusher David Bailey, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. Their strategy involved trading back up to the No. 30 pick to secure Cooper Jr.
Key points
- New York Jets praised for 2026 NFL Draft picks
- Selected David Bailey at No. 2 and Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16
- Traded up to No. 30 to draft Omar Cooper Jr.
- Three potential starting players acquired in Round 1
- National media reaction was overwhelmingly positive
New York JetsDavid BaileyKenyon SadiqOmar Cooper Jr.
The New York Jets left the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Jets kicked off this year's draft using their original two top picks.
At second overall, pass rusher David Bailey was selected and then at No. 16 tight end Kenyon Sadiq was picked. In a deal with the San Francisco 49ers, New York managed to trade back up to the No. 30 selection to draft wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
The NFL world nearly universally praised Gang Green for coming away with three potential starting players at the end of Day 1 of the 2026 draft.
Here is a roundup of national media reaction to the Jets' three picks in Round 1:
Reactions: Jets praised for Omar Cooper Jr., Round 1 picks
Can't argue with the Jets having the best draft. Love David Bailey. Really like Sadiq and especially Omar Cooper.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 24, 2026
Reactions: Jets praised for Omar Cooper Jr., Round 1 picks
I LOVE what the Jets have done.
Now get a QB next year.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 24, 2026
Reactions: Jets praised for Omar Cooper Jr., Round 1 picks
Omar Cooper:
forced a missed tackle on 39% of receptions
#1 in class
19% of catches scored a TD
#2 in class
#5 best run blocking grade in class
7.2 YAC per reception
#8 in class
22 career TDs...
and only 5(!) drops on 171 career targets pic.twitter.com/YVEnd891yK
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 24, 2026
Q&A
Who did the New York Jets select in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets selected pass rusher David Bailey at No. 2, tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16, and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.
What was the reaction to the Jets' 2026 NFL Draft picks?
The NFL world nearly universally praised the Jets for their selections, highlighting the potential of their three picks.
How did the Jets acquire the No. 30 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets traded back up to the No. 30 selection in a deal with the San Francisco 49ers to draft wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
What positions did the Jets address in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Jets addressed the pass rusher, tight end, and wide receiver positions with their first-round picks.
