The bar is already high for Olu Fashanu before his first-career start with the New York Jets.
Fashanu, the 11th overall pick at the 2024 NFL draft, is set to start in place of veteran offensive tackle Morgan Moses against the Denver Broncos in Week 4. During New York’s 24-3 win over the New England Patriots last week, Fashanu replaced Moses when he injured his knee and the veteran is slated to now miss multiple weeks.
Ahead of the big moment, Fashanu is confident.
“I’m pretty comfortable,” Fashanu said. “I feel like I’m in a pretty good spot right now.”
Against the Pats, Pro Football Focus graded Moses a 50.8 overall. PFF graded Fashanu a 70.8 during his 14 snaps played.
It’s a small sample size, but something to build on. Just like Aaron Rodgers’ comparison for Fashanu.
The Jets quarterback said Fashanu reminds him of one of the team’s all-time great offensive linemen: D’Brickashaw Ferguson.
“I don’t like to do a lot of comparisons, but I will in this case,” Rodgers said. “Very confident in him.”
Rodgers’ full comparison can be found in the clip below:
Aaron Rodgers says Olu Fashanu has reminded him of D’Brickashaw Ferguson pic.twitter.com/5OMq2pjggb
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