4 things to know about new Jets EDGE Jabari Zuniga

Here are four things to know about new Jets EDGE Jabari Zuniga, who New York selected with the 79th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Unfortunately for Jabari Zuniga, he will be compared to his former teammate, Jachai Polite.

While the comparisons may be unfair and lacking merit, Zuniga and Polite are both Florida edge rushers who were taken by the Jets in the third round in back-to-back drafts. Polite was infamously waived after a lackluster training camp, which included multiple fines. The Jets grew tired of his act and cut ties with Polite, who was not drafted by Joe Douglas, before he could ever play for them. He is currently on the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.

Zuniga called Polite a buddy of his, but said they didn’t hang out much off the field.