While Bradley McDougald wasn’t the main attraction in the Jamal Adams trade, he isn’t just a throwaway player in this deal. The Jets were able to acquire a starting-caliber safety — and an abundance of draft picks — in exchange for their own All-Pro at the position.

The 29-year-old McDougald has a reputation as a sound tackler and is one of the more underrated players at his position in coverage.

In his statement to the media addressing the Adams trade, Joe Douglas had a ringing endorsement for the Jets’ new safety. “Adding Bradley McDougald’s consistency and production to this year’s team was an important piece that gives us more experience on defense,” Douglas said.

McDougald bounced between Kansas City and Tampa Bay before finding a home in Seattle and becoming a team leader in the secondary. Now that he’s a member of the Jets, let’s get to know him a bit better. Here are four things to know about McDougald.

Versatility

While Bradley McDougald isn’t Jamal Adams, he is a versatile chess piece that Gregg Williams can use to his advantage.

In Seattle, McDougald wasn’t kept in a box. Seahawks defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. gave McDougald the freedom to move around the field. He lined up on the defensive line as a free blitzer, in the box as a safety, as a slot corner, an outside corner and a free safety.

McDougald took a boat load of snaps at a bunch of different positions. Good type of player to have. Will definitely ease the loss of Adams as a chess piece. pic.twitter.com/PfLlIVuMTn

— Kyle Fahey (@KyleFaheyNFL) July 25, 2020

Williams will have endless possibilities with McDougald. While McDougald has seen the majority of success come as an in the box safety, he still has plenty of opportunities to be moved around the field and show his worth elsewhere.