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Jets GM Darren Mougey Downplays the Team's Canceled David Bailey Pre-Draft Visit
Darren Mougey said the Jets had already met with Bailey and used the visit slot on another prospect, citing NFL Top-30 rules.
- New York Jets General Manager Darren Mougey said Tuesday the cancellation of a Top 30 pre-draft visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey was routine protocol, dismissing concerns over the decision.
- The Jets, picking second in Thursday's NFL draft in Pittsburgh, prioritize pass-rushers to strengthen a defense that recorded just 26 sacks last season. Bailey led the nation with 14.5 sacks as a senior.
- Skepticism persists among league insiders, with one NFL executive telling The Athletic's Jeff Howe: "Why would you cancel it unless it's the smokescreen of all smokescreens?" The exec argued teams should maximize time with top prospects.
- Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported the draft pick is a two-horse race between Bailey and Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese, whom the Jets reportedly hosted for a Top 30 visit.
- Despite the canceled visit, the Jets maintained contact with Bailey throughout the process, including a February NFL Combine meeting and a Pro Day dinner, keeping him as a top prospect.
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"Jets drafting Arvell Reese" "Classic smoke season": Fans split as GM Darren Mougey downplays canceled David Bailey visit ahead of 2026 NFL draft
The New York Jets own the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. They canceled a scheduled top 30 visit with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, which Darren Mougey addressed on Tuesday.
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Jets GM Darren Mougey downplays the team's canceled David Bailey pre-draft visit
New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey says the team canceling its pre-draft visit with top pass rusher David Bailey doesn't mean they're losing interest.
Why did New York Jets cancel pre-draft visit with David Bailey?
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