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What Cody Campbell has been attempting at Texas Tech is truly one of the more fascinating operations in college football. There were always obvious

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The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. A new crop of dominant defensive players has joined the league.  Just one week into their professional careers,

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2026 NFL Draft class: ESPN ranks Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates

With the final grades in for the 2026 NFL Draft, some selections are standing out more than others. Wednesday, ESPN's Matt Miller broke down his

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2026 NFL Draft: ESPN's Matt Miller ranks best picks based on value, fit

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker David Bailey is selected by the New York Jets as the number two pick during the

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Stanford alum David Bailey goes No. 2 overall to the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft

ESPN named the college football replacements for all first round picks from the 2026 NFL Draft. They have some big shoes to fill, but these players

ESPN names college football replacements for all first round picks in 2026 NFL Draft

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The 2026 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror and ESPN’s Mel Kiper revealed his grades for all 32 teams in the league. Some were far better than

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2026 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper reveals grades for all 32 teams

On Thursday evening, the NFL Draft will take center stage over three days with 257 picks stretched out over seven rounds. The Super Bowl in the

Apr 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A 2026 NFL Draft stage activation at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Luckett's NFL Draft Guide: First-round mock, where Kentucky prospects could land, and more

The NFL Draft is often the yardstick by which recruiting rankings are judged. Coming out of college football, the NFL Draft represents the best

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How the recruiting services fared in the 2026 NFL Draft's first round

It was a historic night for the Red Raiders, as David Bailey became the highest draft pick of the modern NFL Draft era in program history,

David Bailey Selected #2 Overall By New York Jets

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Joey McGuire Talks David Bailey’s Big Night on Good Morning Football Following Jets Pick

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Through the first 32 picks, the Big Ten was the big winner, headlined by No. 1 overall pick

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2026 NFL Draft: Picks by conference during 1st round

EDGE David Bailey became Texas Tech's highest-ever defender drafted when the New York Jets picked him at No. 2 in the 2026 NFL Draft.  Here are some

Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey is gaining serious NFL Draft momentum, with projections placing him as high as No. 2 overall.

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Fun facts on David Bailey's No. 2 NFL Draft selection to Jets

The New York Jets made Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey the first defensive player drafted Thursday night at No. 2 overall. The Jets chose the unanimous

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David Bailey reacts to No. 2 draft selection to NFL's Jets

After the New York Jets selected David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, his contract details have been revealed. He is set

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2026 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Jets No. 2 overall pick David Bailey

The New York Jets selected Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bailey is now in the NFL after playing three

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New York Jets select David Bailey in 1st round of 2026 NFL Draft

Although quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to go No. 1 overall, the cream of the crop for the 2026 NFL Draft is on defense. Ahead of the first

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2026 NFL Draft: Nick Saban reveals All-Defense team of prospects

The NFL Draft starts tonight in Pittsburgh and eyes from Texas Tech will be all over it the next three days.  Coming off their best season in program

Texas Tech's historic 2025 season could be followed up with a program-best NFL Draft starting Thursday night.

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Why 2026 NFL Draft could be Texas Tech’s best ever

The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here. Alas, before the action kicks off tonight, NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah released his final first-round mock draft.

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2026 NFL Draft: Daniel Jeremiah unveils final mock draft with 4 first round trades, multiple surprises

We're one day away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and final preparations across the league are being made. That can also be said of ESPN's draft analyst

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2026 NFL Draft: Matt Miller, ESPN release final mock draft, predictions for all 32 picks

Just one day before the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in Pittsburgh, the experts are getting in their final Mock Drafts. The latest comes from CBS'

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2026 NFL Draft: CBS Sports releases NFL insider mock draft, intel from league sources

The long wait is finally over. The 2026 NFL Draft is officially here, with the first round kicking off at 8 pm ET Thursday from Pittsburgh, Pa., with

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2026 NFL Draft: Lance Zierlein unveils final mock for NFL.com with blockbuster Cowboys trade

With the 2026 NFL Draft just a day away, ESPN’s Peter Schrager revealed his final mock draft with his intel obtained from NFL GMs and sources. He

2026 NFL Draft: Peter Schrager unveils final mock draft based on intel from NFL GMs, inside sources

The countdown to the 2026 NFL Draft is officially coming to a close. With that in mind, Mel Kiper Jr. is putting the finishing touches on one of the

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2026 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper unveils final Big Board Top 150 player rankings for ESPN

The 2026 NFL Draft is just days away. With that, teams are finalizing their draft boards and making final preparations for Thursday's annual event.

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2026 NFL Draft: Chris Simms releases insane mock draft, predicting 6 first-round trades

The 2026 NFL Draft is just days away, set to take place in Pittsburgh. Anticipation for the event is building, especially as trades are reshaping

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2026 NFL Draft: Joel Klatt releases final mock with multiple trades, surprise Jeremiyah Love landing spot

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David Bailey's length and high energy playing style reminds us of Joseph Ossai. Like Ossai, he's still developing as a pure pass rusher, but makes plays due to his physical attributes and effort on a snap to snap basis. 

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