Jets urged to draft 14.5 sack edge and not repeat Jaguars' Aidan Hutchinson mistake originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New York Jets own the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they are all but locked into taking one of two players with this pick.Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey and Ohio State linebacker/edge hybrid Arvell Reese are the two players Aaron Glenn and company are considering with the second pick.For NFL.com's Bucky Brooks, he is urging the Jets to go with the 14.5 sack edge in Bailey for one reason: the Jacksonville Jaguars mistake of passing on Aidan Hutchinson.Jets urged to draft David Bailey for Aidan Hutchinson's reason"If Aaron Glenn follows the team-building blueprint that worked successfully at his previous spot in Detroit - where the Lions took Aidan Hutchinson second overall back in 2022 - he will grab the most dynamic pass rusher available to feature as the centerpiece of his defense.

With that in mind, I think Texas Tech's David Bailey gets the nod over Ohio State's Arvell Reese," Brooks writes.This is a fascinating angle to take on the discussion about the No. 2 overall pick. With the Jets likely deciding between Reese and Bailey, there is plenty of debate about which player the team should take.Brooks believes the Jets should go after Bailey, the 14.5 sack edge rusher from Texas Tech, over Reese. While there might be a lot of upside with Reese, Bailey is the safer pick and could be more productive right away.For Darren Mougey and especially Glenn, getting instant-production is key to keeping their jobs this upcoming season.More: Jets ideal pick at No. 2 overall is Arvell Reese out of Ohio StateBoth are likely on the hot seat after a rough 2025 season in which the Jets didn't record a single interception all year.

While Bailey might not directly catch an interception, his pressure could force errant throws that turn into picks.Regardless of Bailey's actual impact in the NFL, Brooks believes that the Texas Tech edge is the best option at No. 2 overall for Glenn and company.The Jaguars passed on Hutchinson for Travon Walker, and let the Detroit Lions (with Glenn in-house) land one of the best young pass rushers in the NFL currently.Bailey, who's been super productive in college, could be such a player for the Jets. AS Brooks writes, "Bailey is the most ideal fit in 2026" for the Jets.More Jets news:Zachariah Branch would be ideal round 2 fit for JetsAaron Glenn believes Geno Smith can lead Jets to 'the promised land'Jets predicted to trade up for Ty Simpson like Giants did for Jaxon DartAaron Glenn announced Geno Smith as Jets starting QB for 2026Garrett Wilson named Jets most overpaid player