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David Bailey goes 2nd overall to the New York Jets in 2026 NFL Draft
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David Bailey goes 2nd overall to the New York Jets in 2026 NFL Draft

Texas Tech Red Raiders On SI·Josh Ortega·about 1 month ago
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PITTSBURGH – Texas Tech Edge rusher David Bailey is headed to the New York Jets. Bailey was selected 2nd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Jets, making him the highest defensive player drafted in franchise history. With the selection, Bailey is the highest-drafted Texas Tech player ever and the second defensive end taken in the top 10 since Tyree Wilson was selected 7th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft. Bailey immediately becomes an impact starter for the Jets along the defensive line. Despite spending a lone season in West Texas, Bailey truly left his mark at Texas Tech. The 6 '3 senior transferred to Tech after three seasons at Stanford, where he totaled 14.5 sacks, 22.5 tackles for loss, and 111 total tackles during his time with the Cardinal.  The high level of production, combined with his impact on defense, made Bailey one of the premier prospects to jump into the transfer portal across college football.…

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