4 things to know about Jets undrafted free agent DL Sterling Johnson

Here are four things to know about Jets undrafted free agent DL Sterling Johnson, who played his college football at Coastal Carolina.

Team Captain

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Before playing a single snap for his new team, Sterling Johnson was named a team captain. Johnson certainly embodies the leadership capabilities that Joe Douglas is looking for.

Just two weeks ago, the Jets loaded up on former college captains in Douglas’ first draft at the helm. Five of the Jets’ eight draft picks were team captains. It’s not a coincidence that New York made Johnson a priority in their undrafted free agency class.