{"id":708550,"date":"2026-01-27T09:12:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/708550\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:12:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:12:23","slug":"jets-mock-draft-ny-predicted-to-add-dynamic-9-5-sack-edge-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/708550\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Mock Draft: NY Predicted to Add Dynamic 9.5-Sack Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"

What should the New York Jets’ top priority be with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 National Football League Draft?<\/p>\n

While the Jets need a quarterback, that’s not how New York should use the No. 2 pick in the draft unless Fernando Mendoza isn’t selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 pick. Outside of Mendoza, there isn’t a quarterback in the 2026 draft class projected in the range of the No. 2 pick.<\/p>\n

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Outside of quarterback, the Jets’ top needs heading into the offseason are the pass rush, cornerback and wide receiver. Now, the Jets obviously could use pieces everywhere after going 3-14, but those are the three biggest holes. Linebacker Arvell Reese has been the most popular fit for the Jets in mock drafts so far this offseason – and he should be. But Pro Football Focus’ Dalton Wasserman<\/a> had another idea: Rueben Bain Jr., Miami.<\/p>\n

The Jets have the No. 2 pick\"Miami<\/p>\n

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

“No. 2. New York Jets: ED Rueben Bain Jr., Miami,” Wasserman wrote. “With no other quarterback warranting a selection this high, the Jets opt to add a dominant defensive presence in Rueben Bain Jr. to their defensive line. After nearly leading Miami to a national championship, Bain finished his final college season with a 92.8 PFF grade that ranked second among Power Four edge defenders, trailing only Texas Tech’s David Bailey.”<\/p>\n

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ESPN currently has Bain ranked as the No. 6 overall prospect<\/a> in the draft class, in comparison to Reese at No. 2. Both are talented, but it just depends on what you’re looking for. Reese is a hybrid linebacker who is going to do a bit of everything.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Bain is a pure edge rusher. He had 9 1\/2 sacks in 2025 in 16 games and finished his college career with 20 1\/2 sacks overall in 38 games. If you get Reese, you’re getting a guy you can plug in all over the place on the defensive side of the ball. If you get Bain, you’re getting a guy to put at the edge and just go after the quarterback. Both are talented and could help the team. Arguably, Reese is a better fit for the Jets’ current defense, but Bain would address a need as well.<\/p>\n

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