Jets next pick after David Bailey selection couldn't be more obvious

The New York Jets addressed a major need with the No. 2 overall pick, bringing a key defensive chess piece with Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey.

Now, fans wait for the No. 16 pick for the Jets to address arguably the bigger need on their roster, and that's the wide receiver position.

There weren't any pass-catching prospects worth the No. 2 overall pick, so the Jets were never going to select one that high in the 2026 NFL Draft, but now, it should be the only thing on general manager Darren Mougey's radar.

Which one of the class's top wide receiver prospects will be donning the Green & White by the time the first round is all said and done?

Jets must address the wide receiver position after drafting David Bailey

Of course, there's no guarantee the Jets go wide receiver at No. 16. It depends on how the board shakes out, and if they feel comfortable with the prospects available when they get back on the clock.

Both of Ohio State's Carnell Tate and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson are off the board, but USC's Makai Lemon is still available. If Lemon is still there at No. 16,

If not, the Jets could opt to recoup picks rather than give them up; they can stand pat at No. 16 and see how the board shakes out. There's reportedly going to be a run on offensive linemen in the teens, and New York can take advantage.

What if they can move back a few spots with one of those needy offensive linemen teams? Maybe Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. and Washington's Denzel Boston are considered a slight reach at No. 16, but would be a much more palatable selection in the later teens and early twenties.

Regardless, the Jets need a new pass catcher. They've yet to add one in free agency and only have two legitimate NFL-caliber options on their roster in Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell.

In all honesty, the Jets should look to add at least two wideouts over the next few days. Their depth at the position is that poor.