OL Jared Hilbers

Hilbers is the eighth offensive lineman Douglas brought in this offseason to reshape the Jets’ offensive line and could fit in as a nice backup tackle for New York. He’s the same height as Mekhi Becton at 6-foot-7 and proved to be a top-25 tackle in college at Washington. Hilbers has one of the best chances to crack the Jets’ 53-man roster because of the limited competition in front of him at the tackle position and Douglas’ proclivity for linemen.

The Jets don’t want or need Hilbers to start this season. What Hilbers should be, though, is a quality reserve player with the skills to make the team and learn more as the season progresses.