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Arvell Reese is no longer the betting favorite for the New York Jets at No. 2, as Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey has surged to the top spot according to sportsbooks, though most mock drafts still favor Reese. The debate highlights two very different profiles as the Jets weigh a potential cornerstone for a defense that struggled to pressure quarterbacks in 2025, with only two weeks remaining until the pick.
CBS Sports' latest 2026 NFL Draft mock has the Washington Commanders moving up from No. 7 to No. 3 to select Texas Tech edge David Bailey, with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza projected as the No. 1 overall pick for the Raiders. The mock also features five Ohio State players in the first round and a raft of top prospects across the top 10, including several top tackles and defenders shaping the opening picks.
At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, four prospects boosted their draft stocks: Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State) highlighted elite testing with record-like measures, while his older brother Lorenzo Styles (CB/WR, Ohio State) ran a 4.27 40. Taylen Green (Arkansas) broke quarterback records with a 43.5-inch vertical and 11'2" broad jump, posting a 4.36 40 to vault into early-round discussions. Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey logged the fastest defensive-lineman 40 (4.50) and a top broad jump, reinforcing top-10 buzz. Collectively, the performances reinforced Day 1 pick potential for the quartet and underscored the Combine’s star-power rise.
Ohio State’s Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese helped their NFL Draft chances at the Scouting Combine, with Styles running a 4.46 40 and posting the day’s top vertical (43.5 inches) and broad jump among linebackers since 2003, Reese matching Styles’ 4.46 but not jumping, and Bailey running 4.50 with a 35-inch vertical; Rueben Bain also factored as a top edge prospect but did not work out on Thursday.
As the 2026 NFL draft nears, Rueben Bain and David Bailey are viewed as the two premier edge rushers, combining prolific college production with high ceiling projections. Bain brings a relentless, kill-all mindset and has made a strong impression at the NFL combine, while Bailey combines elite speed and bend with a psychological/mental approach. With the class depth at edge and teams prioritizing pressure to shake up quarterback play, Bain or Bailey could be the game-changing addition for a Super Bowl contender.
In Mel Kiper’s first 2026 mock, the Tennessee Titans select Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at No. 4, aiming to bolster the defense under new coach Robert Saleh; Rueben Bain is noted for potential length concerns, and offensive options like Carnell Tate could emerge if the Titans prioritize help for quarterback Cam Ward.