Jets Initial 53 is Official; A Look at who Made the cut

The Jets got their roster down to 53 players by the 6pm deadline today and here’s what Gang Green is going with for now.  As is always the case, expect some of these names to be dropped or traded over the next few days.

QB: Geno Smith, Cade Klubnik

No surprises here as Klubnik wins the backup job but shouldn’t get too comfortable.  The Jets will likely add a more experienced veteran to sit behind Geno Smith and mentor Klubnik.

RB: Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Kene Nwangwu, Andrew Beck (FB)

The running back room remains as expected but with Breece Hall and Isaiah Davis nursing injuries, expect another back to be added to the practice squad.

WR: Garrett Wilson, AD Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr, Isaiah Williams, Tim Patrick, Arian Smith

A very talented group of young pass catchers hope to get the Jets offense on track.  Arian Smith did less than nothing this preseason but hangs around as his status as a recent draft pick keeps him on the roster…for now.

TE: Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods

This is as deep as the Jets tight end room has been in some time in terms of potential.  If they produce anywhere near the level they’re capable of and the Jets won’t be easy to stop on offense.

OL: Olu Fashanu, Dylan Parham, Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann, Armand Membou, Max Mitchell, Chukwuma Okorafor, Kohl Levao

The Jets made a move to add Jordan Meredith from the Raiders while keeping Kohl Levao over Xavier Newman.  A very good group of starters with questionable backups.

DL: David Bailey, T’Vondre Sweat, David Onyemata, Kingsley Enagbare, Will McDonald, Jowon Briggs, Harrison Phillips, Josepth Ossai, Darrell Jackson, Braiden McGregor.

One of the deepest groups on the roster, the defensive line has plenty of quality young players with rookie David Bailey hoping to contend for defensive rookie of the year honors.

LB: DeMario Davis, Jamien Sherwood, Marcelino McCrary-Ball, Kiko Mauigoa

A thin group with little experience behind the starters which could be a factor during the season given DeMario Davis’ advanced age and Jamien Sherwood’s struggles.

CB: Brandon Stephens, Azareye’h Thomas, Nahshon Wright, DeAngelo Ponds, Jarvis Brownlee, Qwan’tez Stiggers

A group that doesn’t have any proven elite talent but a solid group from top to bottom.  Expect DeAnglo Ponds to push for a starting job on the outside at some point this season.

S: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Andre Cisco, Dane Belton, Malachi Moore

Rookie VJ Payne lands on short-term IR which potentially saves Malachi Moore who had a pedestrian preseason.  The presence of Minkah Fitzpatrick should help the secondary log some interceptions this season.

ST:  Jason Sanders (K), Austin McNamara (P), Thomas Hennessy (LS)

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