The New York Jets have made a notable adjustment to their pre-draft process, canceling a scheduled top-30 visit with standout Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey, according to SNY's Connor Hughes.
This development is significant as Bailey is coming off a dominant 2025 season where he led all of college football with 14.5 sacks. These top-30 visits, which must be completed by April 15, are a crucial final step for teams to assess a prospect's medicals, character, and football IQ before the draft.
While Bailey's visit is off, the Jets have been busy evaluating other talent. Their list of known visitors includes promising players like Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson, and Bailey's own Texas Tech teammate, safety Cole Wisniewski.
Bailey's production last year was undeniable. Beyond his sack total, the consensus All-American led the Big 12 with 19.5 tackles for loss, adding forced fumbles and pass breakups for a Red Raiders team that finished 12-2 and ranked 7th nationally. His profile fits a major need for the Jets, who hold the No. 2 and No. 16 overall picks and are reshaping their defensive front this offseason.
The cancellation of a visit doesn't always signal diminished interest, but it certainly reshapes the pre-draft narrative around one of the class's most productive edge defenders as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches.
