Projecting the Jets 53-man roster earlier than a preseason snap has taken place is somewhat bit like taking part in darts in the dead of night with a blindfold on, however we’ll see if we are able to hit just a few bullseyes.
QB (2): Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik
If this crew had excessive hopes with the season approaching it might make sense for them to both go together with add a vet by way of commerce or carry an skilled Bailey Zappe. However because it stands, the Jets are probably going to be properly under .500 and carrying Klubnik, with an opportunity to get some developmental reps through the season is the best way to go.
RB (4): Breece Corridor, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Kene Nwangwu
No actual surprises right here however anticipate undrafted rookie Chip Trayanum to make this a tough choice for Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn. Nwangwu is likely one of the greatest kick returners within the sport which will get him a roster spot, however as a man who has dealt together with his justifiable share of accidents, Trayanum might earn a shot.
Breece Corridor would be the bell cow and will see some profession numbers as a receiver with Frank Reich calling performs. For Allen, it’s time to point out he belongs.
WR (6): Garrett Wilson, AD Mitchell, Omar Cooper, Isaiah Williams, Tim Patrick, Arian Smith
Wilson, Mitchell and Cooper will give the Jets an explosive trio of playmakers whereas Williams has carried out admirably when given the prospect to catch the ball. Patrick’s measurement and historical past with Aaron Glenn provides him a shot to stay and Arian Smith will get a shot resulting from his draft standing.
TE (4): Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods
With extra groups going to triple tight finish units, carrying 4 is probably not a nasty concept these days. The Jets have two guys they’ve used premium picks on in Taylor and Sadiq, whereas Ruckert simply landed a brand new deal. Jelani Woods has historical past with Frank Reich and could possibly be a beneficial purple zone goal and run blocker.
OL (9): Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou, Chukwuma Okorafor, Max Mitchell, Xavier Newman, Anez Cooper
No actual surprises right here because the starters are set, the veteran backups are in place and naturally they hold rookie Anez Cooper. Josh Myers stays the weak hyperlink and can probably get replaced with a draft choose after the season.
DL (9): Will McDonald, Jowon Briggs, T’Vondre Sweat, David Bailey, Harrison Phillips, David Onyemata, Darrell Jackson, David Bailey, Kingsley Enegbare, Joseph Ossai.
The Jets added a ton of beef to the D-line this season alongside the inside as T’Vondre Sweat, David Onyemata and rookie Darrell Jackson look to cease the run with Harrison Phillips. The sting spot additionally obtained youthful and higher with David Bailey at choose quantity two and Kingsley Enegbare and Joseph Ossai coming alongside in free company.
LB (4): DeMario Davis, Jamien Sherwood, Mykal Walker, Kiko Mauigoa
Davis would be the unquestioned chief of the group and is predicted to significantly enhance the run protection. Sherwood will probably be seeking to bounce again following a down 12 months and we’ve obtained Walker edging out Marcelino-McCrary Ball following a robust end to the 2025 season on protection.
CB (6): Brandon Stephens, Azareye’h Thomas, D’Angelo Ponds, Nahshon Wright, Jarvis Brownlee, Qwan’tez Stiggers.
Wright seems to be to be the favourite to win the CB2 job however we’re not writing off Azareye’h Thomas. With the addition of Ponds following the commerce from Brownlee final season, this group may be sneaky good.
S (6): Minkah Fitzpatrick, Malachi Moore, Andre Cisco, Dane Belton, VJ Payne
Fitzpatrick is listed as a security however anticipate him to maneuver round fairly a bit between the field and the again finish. Moore was strong as a rookie final season and Cisco will look to bounce again from a poor season that was minimize brief resulting from harm. Dane Belton ought to assist fairly a bit towards the run and VJ Payne will probably work at particular groups for a lot of the season.
Specials (3): Austin McNamara (P), Jason Sanders (Ok), Thomas Hennessy (LS)
Glenn was Born within the Bronx, New York and has adopted the Jets religiously regardless of being stationed in a number of completely different nations and time zones world wide. He now resides in England and has been a JetNation member since 2005. Glenn will bleed inexperienced with the remainder of us by means of the highs and lows.
