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Jets have clear vision for ‘exciting’ first-rounder David Bailey — and aren’t buying his pre-draft knock

Nypost · · 757 words · By Brian Costello
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“the Jets took [David Bailey] No. 2 overall in the draft”
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Multiple independent sources, including BBC Sport and a web search result, confirm that the New York Jets selected David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft was the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event was held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25. The time between first-ro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_draft
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roland "Champ" Bailey Jr. (born June 22, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_Bailey
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Bailey (born August 28, 2003) is an American professional football edge rusher for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Bailey played college football for the Stanford Cardin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bailey_(American_footbal…
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“Bailey was on the field in Florham Park for the first time Friday as the Jets opened their rookie minicamp”
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Multiple web search results confirm David Bailey's attendance at the Jets rookie minicamp in Florham Park on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Jets' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall and their second under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. They will att…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Jets_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Bailey (born August 28, 2003) is an American professional football edge rusher for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Bailey played college football for the Stanford Cardin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bailey_(American_footbal…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Confere…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Jets
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“Bailey, who graduated from Stanford in three years”
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While Wikipedia confirms David Bailey played college football for both Stanford and Texas Tech, none of the provided evidence explicitly states that he graduated from Stanford in three years.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Bailey (born August 28, 2003) is an American professional football edge rusher for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Bailey played college football for the Stanford Cardin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Harold Bailey (born 14 August 1948) is a mathematician and computer scientist. He received his B.S. in mathematics from Brigham Young University in 1972 and his Ph.D. in mathematics from Stanfor…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page lists faculty and staff members of Stanford University.
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“At Texas Tech last year, Bailey led the nation with 14 ½ sacks and 19 ½ tackles for loss”
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The provided evidence confirms David Bailey played for Texas Tech, but there are no specific statistics (14.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss) mentioned in the search results or Wikipedia entries to verify these numbers.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 All-America college football team includes those players of American college football who have been honored by various selector organizations as the best players at their respective positions…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Big 12 Conference football season was the 30th season of the Big 12 Conference football, part of the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The 2025 Big 12 Championship Game was played at …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Bailey (born August 28, 2003) is an American professional football edge rusher for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Bailey played college football for the Stanford Cardin…
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“He also forced 10 fumbles in his career”
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No evidence in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries mentions the number of forced fumbles in David Bailey's college career.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Royston Bailey (born 2 January 1938) is an English photographer and director, most known for his fashion photography and portraiture, and role in shaping the image of the Swinging Sixties. Baile…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bailey
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Bailey (born August 28, 2003) is an American professional football edge rusher for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). Bailey played college football for the Stanford Cardin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Bailey (born December 31, 1961) is an American former professional motocross racer and current television sports commentator. He was one of the leading American motocross and supercross racers d…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bailey_(motorcyclist)
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“Will McDonald [is a] 2023 first-round pick”
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Two independent web sources confirm that Will McDonald was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Vance Coman McDonald is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for eight seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for the Rice Owls and was sele…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vance_McDonald
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web search NEUTRAL — Will McDonald was selected in the first round by the New York Jets in the 2023 NFL Draft. Prev Next. Will McDonald's first-round selection was special for many reasons. For Matt Harris, that reason is…
https://www.tmj4.com/sports/former-coach-looks-back-on-will-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Iowa State has an NFL Draft first-round selection for the first time in half a century. Defensive end Will McDonald was selected by the New York Jets with the 15th pick on Thursday in Kansas City...
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2023/04/mcdonald-selected-by-jets…
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“Bailey is wearing No. 31, the same number Glenn wore as a Jets player”
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Web search results confirm David Bailey is wearing No. 31 and that Aaron Glenn wore No. 31 for the majority of his career with the Jets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Glenn was the Jets' first-round pick — No. 12 overall — in 1994 out of Texas A&M. The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback wore No. 31 for all but two seasons — when he was No. 26 in Dallas — of his 15-year…
https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nfl/david-bailey-is-signe…
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web search NEUTRAL — At the Jets' rookie minicamp, Aaron Glenn has given second overall pick David Bailey a multi-position assignment.Texas Tech defensive lineman David Bailey (DL31) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Luc…
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-david-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Go behind the scenes of the New York Jets’ 2026 NFL Draft weekend and experience the moments that turn first‑round picks into Jets. From the draft call to their first steps inside One Jets Drive, this…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCROj9vBjc4ZW3AL4cd_BjHg
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