Why Jets drafted David Bailey instead of Arvell Reese at No. 2 in NFL Draft
Jets draft David Bailey instead of Arvell Reese at No. 2 in NFL Draft
The NFL Draft 2026 is underway in Pittsburgh, featuring top prospects aiming for first-round picks. The Las Vegas Raiders hold the first selection, followed by the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals.

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The NFL Draft is finally here. For these prospects, this marks the first day of a career many of them have been dreaming about since they were young.
The top players are here with the hope of becoming a first-round pick. The first day of the event is the only one that holds just a singular round, with Day 2 bringing Rounds 2 and 3 and concluding with Rounds 4-7 on Day 3.
The Las Vegas Raiders are first on the board, followed by the New York Jets at No. 2, Arizona Cardinals at No. 3, Tennessee Titans at No. 4 and the New York Giants closing out the top five. The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks hold the No. 32 pick, the final pick of the first round.
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The top picks are held by the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants.
The draft consists of three days, with Day 1 featuring only the first round, Day 2 covering Rounds 2 and 3, and Day 3 concluding with Rounds 4-7.
The NFL Draft 2026 is taking place in Pittsburgh.
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Some of the top prospects include Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State EDGE Arvell Reese, Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano and Miami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. These top players, among others, have put in the work from college play, the combine, to pro days, top-30 visits and video calls with teams. Now it all comes down to the biggest event of the offseason.
Such an important day of course calls for an outfit that rises to the occasion. Here's a look at the prospects arriving to the draft, along with what they are sporting:
He's not superstitious, but he is a little sitious. Tyson is keeping it in the family with a lucky pair of shoes.
Something about these shoes does the trick for @tyson_jordyn and @jaylontyson 🙌 (via @Next_PageForce)
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The initials pin elevates Styles' already very classy look.
Sonny Styles showing up in style 😎
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The bling. The purple suit. It's all working for Kayden McDonald.
Kayden McDonald showing off the Draft day fit 🔥
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Francis Mauigoa is using his look to pay tribute to his heritage.
.@FrancisMauigoa's suit pays homage to his Samoan heritage ❤️
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This sponsorship was a no brainer.
Ohio State DE/LB Arvell Reese is wearing a custom Reese’s jacket at the NFL Draft tonight as part of a partnership.
Awesome—and genius. pic.twitter.com/loEcKdTnAB
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 23, 2026
The fits are always just about fashion. Players use their draft day looks to honor their family, their heritage and what is important to them.
Carnell Tate made sure to put his mom and sisters names inside his suit jacket 🫶
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It's a family affair for the Downs'.
Caleb Downs and his family showed up in style 🔥 @OhioStateFB
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Love has his own comic book character and made sure it was represented in his suit, along with other photos.
The inside of @JeremiyahLove's jacket doesn't just have photos, it's got a drawing too 📷
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This year's draft is taking place in Pittsburgh andwill begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23. In Round 1, teams have 10 minutes to make their selection.