The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

While the picks are all done at the 2026 NFL Draft, the fun (or at least additions) still roll on. The New York Jets made noise at this year's draft, starting with three first-round picks in edge David Bailey, tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.

After 257 picks, the 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books. The draft started on Thursday with the Raiders making the most predictable pick of all time (Fernando Mendoza), but that was about the only predictable thing that happened over the three-day event.

Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey was the second overall pick, giving the pass rush an immediate boost. The Jets took Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq 16th overall and then traded back into the first round to select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30 — both playmakers for the offense.

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The Jets selected Ponds in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 50th overall. Ponds wasn't heavily recruited out of high school due to his 5-foot-8 size, and that might be an issue for him at the NFL level.