What happened: The Jets used four of their first 50 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, and this week's SB Nation Reacts survey asked fans which of those rookies will post the best season. David Bailey, the No. 2 overall pick, drew the highest expectations as the headliner of the class. The surprise was second-round pick D'Angelo Ponds finishing ahead of a pair of first-rounders for the second-most votes.

Why it matters: Bailey projects as a foundational pass rusher the Jets believe can reshape their defense, so the expectations make sense. Pass catchers Omar Cooper and Kenyon Sadiq face a tougher path to early production because they must compete for targets in a group led by Garrett Wilson, which may explain why fans saw a cleaner opening for Ponds to contribute right away.

What to watch: Watch whether Ponds earns an immediate role in camp and whether Cooper and Sadiq can carve out targets behind Garrett Wilson once the 2026 season opens.