By all accounts, the New York Jets had one of the best drafts in recent history , which fans hope will lead to more wins in 2026 and beyond. Last year, the Jets received contributions from several rookies, including two Day 3 selections in Azareye’h Thomas and Francisco Mauigoa. New York will be hoping for the same thing from this year’s Day 3 picks, as those are the guys who could be future building block pieces. That being said, let's take another look at the Jets’ draft class. But from the lens of who will make an impact next season and what their role will be on offense or defense. 1. David Bailey It’s only right that we start with the Jets’ first pick, David Bailey. The former Texas Tech star pass rusher is joining a Jets’ pass rush unit that added a couple of new faces in Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare in free agency to pair with Will McDonald IV. The Jets desperately needed to add more firepower off the edge, as they recorded only 26 sacks in 2025 (the second-fewest total in the NFL).…