> **2\. Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State**
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> At no. 2, the choices are straightforward: the polished edge (David Bailey) or the upside play (Reese). If you’re building for 2027 and beyond, you bet on traits. Reese—a linebacker convert at edge—offers rare tools (6-foot-4, 241 pounds, 4.46 40, 1.58 split) with flashes of power and burst, but he’s still raw. If he’s the pick, the Jets must have a clear, disciplined development plan in place.
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> Hats off to Darren Mougey and the Jets’ personnel staff. They’ve executed a disciplined teardown/rebuild plan—moving veteran holdovers for premium draft capital and stockpiling eight picks in the first two rounds over the next two drafts. That includes two first-rounders this year and three in 2027’s loaded QB class.
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> They’ve also been selective in free agency, targeting scheme fits to establish an identity. Now comes the next phase: building out the roster before taking a big swing at quarterback in 2027 (Arch Manning, Dante Moore).
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> **16\. Omar Cooper Jr. WR, Indiana**
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> Adding Cooper to the mix with Garrett Wilson would be the next step in getting the house in order before an elite QB prospect is inserted into the lineup in 2027. Cooper is an absolute competitor.
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> His ball skills are elite (just five drops in three seasons), he shows no fear over the middle, and he performs best in big moments, like the game-winning touchdown catch against Penn State. His combination of lower-body strength and body control makes him a difficult tackle after the catch, evidenced by 27 missed tackles forced in 2025.