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Last updated: April 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NFL Draft Speculation & Player Stock

As the NFL Draft approaches, speculation intensifies around the New York Jets' selection at pick number two, where the team might select defensive end David Bailey, a move that would mark the first time in franchise history they have drafted a defensive player that high, given Bailey's elite pass-rushing profile. Meanwhile, several prospects have seen their draft stock dramatically improve since last fall, including linebacker Dillon Thieneman and tackle Monroe Freeling, who have both climbed significantly up various draft boards leading into the final weeks of evaluation. Separately, projections for the 2026 quarterback class show wide variance, with QBASE 2.0 models forecasting varied career ceilings, ranging from elite potential to potential busts for this year's top signal-callers.

Legal Rulings & Player Conduct

In off-field legal matters, Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was reportedly arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana according to Collin County jail records, an incident that casts immediate uncertainty over his roster status. Separately, an appeals panel upheld a previous ruling confirming that NFL teams did not engage in prohibited collusion when negotiating mega-deals for quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, and Russell Wilson back in 2022, closing the book on those contract disputes.