The 2026 NFL Draft really begins when the New York Jets come on the clock at No. 2 overall. The whole world knows the Las Vegas Raiders are taking Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first pick. The Jets are reportedly deciding between Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese and Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey at No. 2, and it sure feels like the Red Raiders just spoiled the pick with their post on Twitter early Thursday morning before round one gets underway.
Jets’ first-round pick spoiled by Texas Tech’s plane photo
Texas Tech is tipping picks for the NFL Draft.
Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He’s currently the Associate Director of Programming.
The Texas Tech football account tweeted a photo of the coaching staff before they take off for Pittsburgh to watch the first round of the draft. Two things you should notice: the large jet in the background of the photo, and the jet emoji. I’m not Sherlock Holmes, but I feel comfortable guessing that they already know their guy Bailey will be taken with the second overall pick by the Jets.
Very subtle, Red Raiders.
I’m taking this as empirical fact that the Jets are taking David Bailey at No. 2. SB Nation’s final mock draft also has the Jets going with Bailey at No. 2. We won’t steer you wrong.
Good luck to David Bailey in New York. The Jets need all the luck they can get.
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