Jets rumors: Insider points out Frank Reich-David Bailey connect that could influence pick

The New York Jets will be a team to watch during the 2026 NFL Draft. Nobody seems to know whether New York will pick Arvell Reese or David Bailey with the second overall pick. One prospect’s connection to New York’s coaching staff could end up being the difference.

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports emptied his notebook, sharing intel on some of the top picks before the draft. He declared that Bailey will be the pick for the Jets at second overall.

“Once the Raiders take Fernando Mendoza, sources believe the Jets will be selecting Texas Tech edge David Bailey at No. 2,” Jones wrote. “The Jets have had numerous touchpoints with Bailey over the months. I know the markets and insiders have fluctuated on whether it’s Bailey or Arvell Reese, and Reese certainly made it seem like he could be the pick during his meeting with media Wednesday, but I’m sticking with my Bailey pick.”

Jones explained that one underlooked connection between Jets OC Frank Reich and Bailey could influence the pick.

“Someone recently raised the point that Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich was Stanford’s interim head coach just after Bailey entered the transfer portal, so he has had access to unique insights on him,” Jones added.

Perhaps Reich’s information about Bailey informed the team’s decision to cancel his top 30 visit on April 16th. The Jets may legitimately have had all the information they needed to make a decision, as they have claimed.

Either way, Jets fans do not have to wait much longer before getting the team’s final decision.

The draft officially kicks off at 8PM ET on Thursday.

The post Jets rumors: Insider points out Frank Reich-David Bailey connect that could influence pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.