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As the first defensive player selected in this year's draft (No. 2 overall), Bailey's DROY chances are very strong... Bailey's energy, speed and quickness off the edge is everything the Jets expected to see from him, per Glenn. If Bailey's production carries over to the pros -- he tied for the FBS lead with 14.5 sacks last season -- he could easily leave the other top defensive rookies in the dust.

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Bailey's elite sack production and coaching support position him as DROY favorite.

Bailey, the second overall pick and first defensive player selected in the 2026 draft, has very strong DROY chances. In four of the last 10 seasons, the first defensive player drafted has won the award. Jets coach Aaron Glenn is not hiding his satisfaction with Bailey's energy, speed, and quickness off the edge. Bailey tied for the FBS lead with 14.5 sacks last season and could easily leave other top defensive rookies in the dust if his production carries over to the pros.

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