"The Jets won't find their franchise quarterback with the No. 2 pick, but they're in a perfect spot to take who they believe is the most impactful defensive player in this draft. Ohio State's versatile outside linebacker/edge rusher Arvell Reese could be that guy."
"It will be up to Glenn to elevate the defense and perhaps save his job by getting the Jets to rattle quarterbacks and force takeaways. They were 31st in sacks (26) last season and were the first team in NFL history to go an entire season without an interception."
"A young player with a high ceiling, he is only 20 and became a full-time starter for the first time as a junior at Ohio State. He totaled 69 tackles, including 10 for loss, and had 6.5 sacks playing in defensive coordinator Matt Patricia's multi-front system."
The New York Jets are positioned to select a top defensive player with the No. 2 overall pick since the franchise quarterback won't be available. Ohio State's Arvell Reese, a versatile outside linebacker and edge rusher, is widely considered the most impactful defensive prospect and is frequently linked to the Jets. Other edge rusher options include Texas Tech's David Bailey and Miami's Ruben Bain Jr., though Reese is viewed as the superior prospect. The Jets' defense ranked 31st in sacks last season with only 26 and historically became the first NFL team to record zero interceptions in an entire season. Head coach Aaron Glenn, who will also call defensive plays, needs to elevate the defense. Reese, only 20 years old, recorded 69 tackles, 10 for loss, and 6.5 sacks as a junior at Ohio State.
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