6 under the radar Jets with a huge opportunity this summer

Jets Wire takes a look at six Jets players currently flying under the radar who have an opportunity to prove their worth in training camp.

Nathan Shepherd

AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

Following a rough first season with the Jets, Nathan Shepherd turned the corner last season. Could he parlay his success as a rotational defensive lineman in 2019 into consistent production in 2020?

Shepherd recorded 11 tackles, six quarterback hits, five TFLs and two sacks last season in only nine games. Those numbers might not seem like a lot, but they dwarf in comparison to his statistics from his rookie year (15 tackles, one TFL, zero sacks).

Kyle Phillips stole the show with his production a year ago, leaving Shepherd as the defensive end flying under the radar entering 2020. That should not hinder his ability to make an impact this upcoming season, though — even if it’s on a rotational basis again.

Pages: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5, Page 6