2024 New York Jets Training Camp 90-man Roster Breakdown

With New York Jets training camp just around the corner, here’s our annual breakdown of every single Jets player on the 90-man roster.

25 RB Izzy Abanikanda: There are questions as to whether or not blazing fast Abanikanda has a real shot at making the 53-man roster just one year after being chosen in the fifth round of the draft.  The Jets drafted Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis in this year’s draft which has many throwing dirt on the former Pitt product.

22 S Tony Adams: The former undrafted free agent held his own last season and looks to make a jump in his second season as a starter.

0 RB Braelon Allen:  The youngest player in the NFL at just 20-years-old, Allen immediately becomes the team’s second running back behind Breece Hall.  His combination of vison, power and hands out of the backfield give the Jets a potentially high level backup.

53 LB Zaire Barnes: Barnes flashed as a rookie in preseason last year but didn’t see any reps on defense when the games counted.  Linebacker is of course one spot on the Jets roster where there’s room for somebody to steal a spot.

40 CB Shemar Bartholomew: An undrafted rookie free agent out of Georgia Southern, Bartholomew has plenty of speed but as one would expect from a UDFA, there are holes in his game.  According to PFF, Bartholomew had a missed tackle rate of 13.7%.  He’ll have to clean that up if he hopes to stick as a pro.

48 FB Nick Bawden: A core special teamer who plays a handful of snaps at fullback every week, Bawden may be looking over his shoulder in 2024.  If one of the versatile rookies in camp can challenge him on specials, Jeremy Ruckert would be an upgrade if given Bawden’s snaps at fullback.  However, if Brant Boyer goes to bat for Bawden, he’ll have a much better shot to stick.

29 DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse: A little-known x-factor, Bernard-Coverse’s role hasn’t been clearly defined.  If the team views him strictly as a safety, he’ll have plenty of competition.  If they feel he can play corner and/or safety, it dramatically improves his chances of earning a roster spot.  JBC did do some impressive work at corner in college.

34 S Al Blades Jr: An undrafted rookie out of Duke spent five years as a Miami Hurricane is currently listed as a safety for the Jets.  Blades logged a career high 10 passes defended in 2023 and finished his college career with 4 interceptions.  He primarily worked at corner in college.  Good bloodlines as his late father Al spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers while his uncle Brian Blades played 11 seasons as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.

16 WR Jason Brownlee: One of last season’s stars of training camp, the undrafted Brownlee stuck last season and is back for year two in 2024.  A 6′ 3” receiver who played bigger than that in college, Brownlee has a shot to steal some reps from Allen Lazard as he enters his sophomore season.

30 CB Michael Carter II: One of the league’s top nickel corners, Carter should be in line for a hefty pay day as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

19 WR Irv Charles: Charles’ outstanding play on special teams last season made former ace Justin Hardee expendable and he’ll look to pick up where he left off.  Charles hasn’t shown much as a pass catcher as a pro but his 6′ 4” 219 frame could make him a guy worth getting some targets in the red zone.

45 LB Jimmy Ciarlo: The former Army product  is an undrafted free agent who plays with impressive range on defense and earned a reputation as a top special teamer in college.  A high school cornerback who made the switch to linebacker for Army where he was a team captain.

36 S Chuck Clark: Brought in to play safety last off-season, Clark never played a down for the Jets in 2023 as he was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn ACL in June.  Now expected to pair with Tony Adams and Ashtyn Davis, the Jets are looking forward to getting an experienced veteran in the huddle to help run the back end of the defense.

72 DL Michael Clemons: A rotational defensive lineman who can play inside and out, Clemons’ versatility gives him a chance to make the roster once again.

43 CB Brandon Codrington: Codrington may be listed as a cornerback but his big play ability as a return man are what will give him a shot to make the Jets roster.  Codrington averaged 12.9 yards per punt return with returns of 85 and 77 yards in college.

31 RB Tarik Cohen: A veteran back who was also a dynamic playmaker before missing multiple seasons due to injury, Cohen hasn’t appeared in a game since 2020 according to pro football reference.  Cohen may end up being little more than a camp body but should he look anything like the old Cohen as a return man, he’ll be making a strong case to stay.

83 TE Tyler Conklin: Perhaps one of the least appreciated tight ends in the NFL, Conklin’s production over the past two years is impressive in looking at who is quarterbacks were.  Having posted a combined 119 receptions for 1,173 yards with the clown car QB’s he’s worked with since his arrival, he’s a potential breakout candidate in 2024.

17 WR Malachi Corley: The rookie receiver out of  Western Kentucky’s play style and skill set are an ideal match to pair with Aaron Rodgers.  His desire to catch the ball within a couple of yards of the line of scrimmage before running defenders over should be fun to watch.  His route tree needs some refinement but there’s no reason why he can’t be used to do what he does well early on while he improves other aspects of his game.

21 S Ashtyn Davis: Easily one of the most improved players on defense for the Jets last season, Davis will now get a shot to show whether or not he can do it again in what is likely to be a more expanded role.

32 RB Isaiah Davis: The fifth-round draft choice out of South Dakota State looks to be a contender to be the top special teams rookie on the roster.  It was recently reported that Brant Boyer was a huge fan of Davis’ ability to fill a variety of roles on his units.

70 OT Austin Deculus: The former LSU product joined the Jets as a waiver claim last season after being let go by the Texans who selected him in round six of the 2022 draft.  Deculus has above average athleticism and played both tackle spots in college but has yet to establish himself as a pro.  Best case scenario for Deculus is bottom of the depth chart or practice squad tackle.

26 CB Brandin Echols: A depth piece at cornerback after being chosen in the sixth round (200th overall) of the 2021 draft.  Echols has appeared in 41 games (15 starts) and has experience on the boundary and in the slot.  The most accomplished backup corner on the roster, expect Echols to hang around again in 2024.

52 LB Sam Eguavoen: A regular on special teams, Eguavoen was a pickup last season after being let go by the Miami Dolphins and he would appear in fifteen games on various special teams units.

34 WR Hamze El-Zayat: El-Zayat is one of several undrafted free agent receivers the Jets brought in after the draft who played for smaller schools (Fordham adn Eastern Michigan).  Thus, finding game film isn’t all that easy.  But we will say this.  From what little we did see, El-Zayat flashes high end speed and quickness.  However, El-Zayat had six drops last season, which could be part of the reason why he wasn’t drafted.  Still athletic enough to be one of a few receivers who could surprise.

68 OT Obinna Eze: On the roster with an international player designation, Eze lacks the experience of some of his counterparts but has some traits that make him intriguing.  He showed the ability to use his 36 1/8” arms and impressive power to latch on and dominate at times.  However, his lack of experience showed up from time to time as his game clearly needs refining.

74 OT Olu Fashanu: The backup tackle was taken with the 11th overall pick this season and should see a ton of reps during the week as the Jets are likely to rest Tyron Smith more often than not to keep him upright.  If Fashanu is needed, the Jets appear confident he’ll be able to get the job done as they passed up multiple opportunities to trade down so that they could nab Fashanu.

46 TE Kevin Foelsch: An undrafted rookie tight end out of New Haven, Foelsch spent just a single day with the Carolina Panthers after the draft before being let go.  A physical tight end who was a dominant blocker in college, Foelsch will now get to show what he can do at the pro level.

92 DT Leki Fotu: With the departure of Al Woods and Quinten Jefferson this offseason, the Jets had to find a big body to put in the middle of their defense to help stop the run which is where Fotu comes in.  The 335 pound lineman will look to take up space in the middle of the defense to allow others to make plays.

1 CB Sauce Gardner: Already recognized as one of the top corners in the NFL, Gardner has been everything the team had hoped when they drafted him.  However, look for Gang Green to ask him to travel a bit more this season to shadow opposing number 1 receivers.  And while his coverage has been elite, Jets fans sure wouldn’t mind if he’d hold on to a few more interceptions than he has thus far with two picks in as many seasons.

82 WR Xavier Gipson: Gipson made headlines early on last year with a game winning touchdown on in week 1 against the Bills.  He had some flashes as a receiver as well where he’ll look to continue growing this year.

69 OG Chris Glaser: A guy the Jets clearly like as they’ve brought him back several times as a depth piece/practice squad player.  But with things getting a bit more crowded in the O-line room, his days may be numbered.

20 RB Breece Hall: One of the top running backs in the NFL, expect a career year from Hall as he’s two years removed from an achilles injury and has enough talent around him to make loaded boxes a thing of the past.

62 OG Jake Hanson: A former Packer, Hanson was added last season as Jets linemen were dropping like flies.  He would start four games and played well enough to earn another tryout this season.

84 WR Tyler Harrell: Quite possibly the fastest man on the roster, Harrell is another of the undrafted wide receivers we mentioned earlier.  Blazing speed with inconsistent college production but he should get a shot to show what he can do in the pre-season.

98 DT Bruce Hector: The former Eagle and Lion appeared in just two games for the Jets last season and enters camp as a longshot.

42 LS Thomas Hennessy: Entering his eight season as the team’s long snapper, Hennessy is everything you look for at his position; a guy whose name you never hear during the season.

97 DT Jalyn Holmes: The former Ohio State product played a handful of reps last season and hopes to find a way to join the Jets D-line rotation.  Given the lack of depth up the middle, he may have a shot.

11 DE/LB Jermaine Johnson: An ascending young talent, Johnson logged 7.5 sacks in his second season as a pro.  He’ll look to get to the next level in year three in hopes of hitting double digits.

38 DB Myles Jones: The Jets still list the 6′ 4” Jones as a cornerback despite speculation he’d move to safety as a  pro.

33 S Jaylen Key: Mr. Irrelevant is lucky enough to play a position where the Jets are lacking in depth and have some health concerns.  Will that be enough to help him stick?

54 DT Javon Kinlaw: An explosive defender up the middle, Kinlaw’s time in San Francisco was largely disappointing.  However, given the way this Jets coaching staff has developed defensive players, let’s not write Kinlaw off just yet.

81 TE Zack Kuntz: Does Kuntz find his way to the 53 in 2024?  The athletic freak earned some high praise from Aaron Rodgers this offseason after apparently building some chemistry late in the season last year.

63 OG Brady Latham: If we had to predict a few UDFA’s who have a chance at a roster spot, Latham would be on that list.  Although the practice squad is his more likely landing spot, he has played at a high level in the SEC.  Should that carry over as a pro, he could land on the week 1 roster.

10 WR Allen Lazard: A huge x-factor this season.  Hugely disappointing player last season as he struggled to hold on to the football, Lazard has shown he can be a productive receiver in the past.  Should he regain his confidence and production of two years ago in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers, it would be a huge boost to the Jets offense.

OL Kohl Levao: An interior lineman out of Hawaii who played for the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL, Levao his legitimate stopping power up front and should compete for a roster spot if he shows he can hold his own at center and guard.

41 LB Marcelino McCrary-Ball: There’s a spot or two up for grabs at linebacker but McCrary-Ball has an uphill battle in snagging either spot as he appeared in just two games last season with zero snaps played on defense.

85 WR Lance McCutcheon: Another small school product (Montana State) for whom there is very little film available, McCutcheon is unlikely to win a roster spot with twelve receivers currently doing battle for what may be just one roster spot with Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams, Allen Lazard, Malachi Corley, Xavier Gipson and Jason Brownlee in the mix.

99 Edge Will McDonald: Expect big things from last year’s first round pick who showed steady improvement throughout the season in 2023.  McDonalds combination of explosiveness, length and motor should lead to a big year on a stacked defensive line.

91 Edge Braiden McGregor: The undrafted edge rusher out of Michigan didn’t jump of the film in Mobile at the Senior Bowl but did do enough to earn praise as a potential late round steal.  As it turns out, McGregor went undrafted and the Jets pounced.  While the Jets are loaded at edge rusher, having one more on the bottom of the depth chart or practice squad might not be a bad idea.

93 Edge Takk McKinley: A former first-round draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons, McKinley got off to a promising start as he logged 13 sacks in his first two seasons as a pro.  In the four seasons that followed, he managed just six and a half.

61 OT Max Mitchell: This is a make or break season for Mitchell who outplayed his draft slot as a rookie in 2022 before having to shut it down due to blood clots.  His return in 2023 was not pretty as Mitchell was more liability than anything else up front.  Without showing significant improvement in 2024, he’ll likely be on his way out.

39 S Jarius Monroe: We’ve discussed the Jets need at safety many times this offseason and Monroe is one of many guys battling for a spot at the position.  Monroe has a strong build at 6′ 2” 205 and showed good ball skills at Tulane.  Over his two years at Tulane, Monroe had six interceptions and 18 passes broken up.  Of those six interceptions, one came in a huge upset win over Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans.

6 P Thomas Morstead: Morstead was a true breath of fresh air for the Jets last season as he brought stability to what had previously been a disastrous punting situation.

78 RT Morgan Moses: The Jets made a mistake in letting Moses walk a couple of years back and now trade to get him back in the building.

57 LB CJ Mosley: A captain on defense and all-time great, Mosley enjoyed an excellent 2023 in racking up 152 tackles in Jeff Ulbrich’s defense.  Having struggled at times in pass defense in 2022, expect teams to test him in 2024 to see if he’s still got it.

65 OL Xavier Newman: One of many lineman to come from out of nowhere and start some games for the Jets beleaguered offensive line in 2023.  Newman showed he has a long way to go, but having played around 250 live snaps, could look to grow this season.  Newman got reps at both center and guard for Gang Green last season.

23 DB Isaiah Oliver: Primarily a special teams asset, Oliver has been moved from cornerback to safety to join the list of players  hoping to solidify the position.

14 QB Andrew Peasley: The undrafted Peasley has some quality traits that stood out at Wyoming and landed him an audition in the NFL.  With Joe Douglas having said earlier this off-season taht he would like the Jets to become a “quarterback factory”, keeping a guy like Peasley around could pay off in the long run.

7 Edge Haasono Reddick: One of the top pass rushers in the NFL, Reddick is currently staying away from the team in hopes of getting a new deal.  When all is said and done he’ll be in uniform, but a long layoff is never a good idea.

4 CB DJ Reed: One of the NFL’s most underrated cornerbacks, Reed returns for a third season to line up opposite Sauce Gardner.

87 WR Marcus Riley: The Jets gave Riley a sizeable signing bonus as they outbid several other clubs for his services.  Another name on the UDFA WR list that may have a shot to stick.

8 QB Aaron Rodgers: Jets fans are ready to watch Rodgers step on (and stay on) the field in 2024.  The torture of a huge build up followed by playing just four snaps would be torture for any fan base.  But for a team that has been without a quality QB for decades?  Seems a bit much.  Rodgers’ return can’t get here soon enough.

89 TE Jeremy Ruckert: It’s time for the Jets to finally get the life-long Jets fan from Long Island involved in the offense.  Be it as a tight end or fullback, get Ruckert on the field and get him some targets.

71 OL Wes Schweitzer: Another lineman who missed time due to injury last season but still a veteran with plenty of value.  Schweitzer is a proven commodity at a couple of spots where the Jets need quality depth.

47 TE Lincoln Sefcik: Not a guy many Jets fans are talking up but the South Alabama product did some impressive things on film.  He’s a former wrestler whose skills show up when he lines up as a blocker and he also has enough athleticism to pick up some yards after the catch.  Unlikely to steal a roster spot given the Jets current TE room, but perhaps a practice squad spot with an eye on 2025 for the 53?

15 K Austin Seibert: Seibert’s addition came as somewhat of a surprise back in January but if he hangs around on the practice squad he gives the Jets a bit of insurance should Greg Zuerlein miss any time.

44 Jamien Sherwood: The converted safety turned linebacker has gotten better every year since being drafted out of Auburn.  Will likely step in and take over for CJ Mosley if and when necessary.

76 LG John Simpson: Brought in to replace the disastrous Laken Tomlinson, Simpson is a hard charging blocker who will have to work on cleaning up his penalties after picking up eleven of them last year.

49 LB Jackson Sirmon: Fundamentally sound tackler who lacks top end athleticism.  The undrafted free agent inside linebacker averaged 8 tackles per game over his final three seasons between Washington and Cal.

79 DT Tanzel Smart: Might be the only player in the league worthy of the title “practice squad fan favorite” but that’s what Smart has become.  Has been up and down from active roster to practice squad for several seasons now.  This season may be one of his better chances to see significant reps.

77 Tyron Smith: The future Hall of Fame tackle is still a top left tackle when healthy, but that’s always going to be a big question.  If the Jets can get 12+ starts out of Smith, they’d probably consider it a win.

37 CB Qwan’tezz Stiggers: We’ve all heard his incredible story by now.  From a fan operated league to CFL defensive player of the year to NFL draft pick all in the span of a few years.

55 LB Chazz Surratt: Was a clear favorite of head coach Robert Saleh last year which means he may have a leg up on the competition this year.

96 DT Leonard Taylor III: Immensely talented young lineman who looked like a future first round pick after a monster season at Miami in 2022.  Saw his play slip to the point of going undrafted in 2023.  He would be on the short list of UDFA’s who may not only make the roster, but play a decent number of snaps.  Huge boom or bust potential.

86 WR Malik Taylor: Veteran receiver who has built a rapport with Aaron Rodgers but has failed to put up any significant numbers through three pro seasons.

2 QB Tyrod Taylor: Taylor brings veteran stability to the backup quarterback role where the Jets hope he won’t see the field.  But if he does, they’ll be in much better hands than they were with Tim Boyle.

94 DT Solomon Thomas: A Saleh favorite from San Francisco, Thomas returns as a rotational player on the D-line.

66 C Joe Tippmann: Coming off of a rookie season in which he was named to the All-Rookie team, Tippmann hopes to build on his strong start and develop into the player the Jets hoped they were getting when they drafted him last season.

3 QB Jordan Travis: As with Tyrod Taylor, the ideal scenario is that the Jets don’t need Travis to take a single snap as a rookie.  Let him sit, learn and compete for the backup job next season.  The mobile QB from FSU doesn’t have elite arm strength but it’s good enough to be a good NFL signal caller and his ability to run with the ball makes him a true dual threat.

64 OT Willie Tyler III: Tyler is another developmental young tackle that Keith Carter will have to work with.  The 320 lb Tyler bounced around quite a bit in college with stops as Louisiana Monroe, Texas, Rutgers and Lousiville.

35 RB Xazavian Valladay: An upriht powerful runner out of Arizona State, Valladay spent 2023 on the Jets practice squad and that’s probably the best case scenario for him again this season.

75 OG Alijah Vera-Tucker: This is a huge year for Vera-Tucker as he looks to show he’s capable of playing a full NFL season.  After missing just one game as a rookie, AVT missed a total of 22 games over the past two years.  All world ability has done him no good as he’s spent more time on IR than on the field.

67 OT Carter Warren: A swing tackle out of Pitt, Warren saw some live reps last season as a rookie and looked overwhelmed at times.  Perhaps a product of missing all but a few snaps of his senior year at Pitt, almost all of Jets pre-season and all of their regular season action until being trotted out to start in week 10.

58 DE Eric Watts: Watts opened some eyes during the offseason after a handful of high quality reps against Olu Fashanu.  If he keeps that up through camp then it’ll be tough to ignore as the Jets put together their top 53.

18 WR Mike Williams: Yet another player with an injury history that the Jets are rolling the dice on, Williams has the ability to be a very good WR2 if healthy.

56 LB Quincy Williams: Arguably a top 2 or 3 linebacker in the NFL last season, Williams will look to prove his success was no fluke.

95 DT Quinnen Williams: A cornerstone of the Jets defense now and for years to come, Williams makes everyone on defense much better when he’s on the field.

5 WR Garrett Wilson: Look for Wilson to have a monster year if Aaron Rodgers can stay healthy.   In fact, a re-writing of some Jets single season records isn’t at all out of the question.

88 TE Kenny Yeboah: After years of having close to no production at tight end, Yeboah’s name was being floated around quite a bit during the offseason as a player who the team felt had clearly improved his game.

9 K Greg Zuerlein: Zuerlein has been to the kicking game what Thomas Morstead has been to the punt team.  A reliable asset who can absolutely boom the football when necessary.

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