‘You’re expected to learn quick’: three draft picks on stepping up to the NFL

How tough is the move from college football? We asked three players drafted by the New York Jets in the first round By No Helmets Required After a dismal 2025, the future is looking a little brighter for the New York Jets. They selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey second in the 2026 draft and had two more first-round draft picks – Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (No 16) and wide receiver Omar Cooper, from national champions Indiana, who they chose at No 30. We spoke to the trio during their first week at 1 Jets Drive. What have been the biggest surprises about your first week in the NFL? Continue reading...

Gavin Willacy · Wed, May 20, 2026, 7:11 AM
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‘You’re expected to learn quick’: three draft picks on stepping up to the NFL

How tough is the move from college football? We asked three players drafted by the New York Jets in the first round

By No Helmets Required

After a dismal 2025, the future is looking a little brighter for the New York Jets. They selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey second in the 2026 draft and had two more first-round draft picks – Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (No 16) and wide receiver Omar Cooper, from national champions Indiana, who they chose at No 30. We spoke to the trio during their first week at 1 Jets Drive.

What have been the biggest surprises about your first week in the NFL?

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