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Zach Wilson and Elijah Moore headline our Week 13 rookie power rankings after the Jets’ 33-18 loss to the Eagles.
The Jets fell short against the Eagles on Sunday afternoon, but it was a good day for some of their rookies.
Zach Wilson showed signs of progress despite throwing a fourth-quarter interception, while Elijah Moore stayed hot with another standout performance. The duo is a big part of New York’s plans for the future and showcased its potential in Week 13.
Here is a deeper look at how Wilson, Moore and the rest of Gang Green’s rookies fared in the loss to the Eagles.
Zach Wilson and Elijah Moore headline our Week 12 rookie power rankings after the Jets’ 21-14 win over the Texans.
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Zach Wilson wasn’t great in his return from a sprained PCL, but a win is a win at the end of the day.
Wilson found paydirt with a rushing touchdown and did enough down the stretch to lead New York to a 21-14 win over the Texans. The victory was Gang Green’s first in November and first since its Halloween upset of the Bengals.
Here is a deeper look at how Wilson and the rest of the Jets’ rookies fared in Week 12.
Elijah Moore headlines our Week 11 rookie power rankings after the best game of his young career.
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The Jets’ offense did not reach full altitude against the Dolphins with Joe Flacco under center, but Elijah Moore continued his upward ascension by dominating in New York’s 24-17 loss.
Moore ran free for most of the game against Miami’s secondary and made it pay with the biggest receiving output by a Jets rookie since Rob Moore in 1990. His efforts were not enough to lead New York to victory, but Moore has stood out in three of Gang Green’s last four games and has quickly developed into a go-to option through the air.
Here is a look at how Moore and the rest of the Jets’ rookies fared in Week 11.
Rookie Power Rankings: Michael Carter and Elijah Moore had the best games of their young careers in the Jets’ Week 8 upset over the Bengals.
The Jets did not have Zach Wilson against the Bengals, two of their rookie skill position players broke out during a thrilling upset win.
Michael Carter and Elijah Moore had the best games of their young careers, with Carter thriving on the ground and through the air. Moore, meanwhile, was finally consistently involved in the passing game. New York’s neophytes in the secondary showed out as well, as Michael Carter II and Brandin Echols had solid games against Cincinnati’s potent passing offense.
Here is a look at how the Jets’ rookie class stands before New York returns to the field against the Colts on Thursday night.
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Zach Wilson orchestrated the Jets’ win over the Titans with a strong second half. How did the rest of New York’s neophytes play?
Zach Wilson entered Week 4 in the midst of struggles he has never experienced before.
Wilson looked like a shell of himself against the Patriots and Broncos, throwing a combined six interceptions and zero touchdowns in two blowout losses. That changed after the first half against the Titans, as Wilson flipped a switch and put the Jets on his back and help lead them to their first win of the season.
Wilson was not the only rookie to play a role in New York’s triumph over Tennessee. Here is a look at how the group fared against the Titans before they head overseas to take on the Falcons in London.
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The Jets will feature many first-year players in prominent roles in 2021. Here are our final Rookie Power Rankings before the season begins:
Training camp and the preseason allowed the Jets’ rookies to get their feet wet and get acclimated with the speed of the professional game.
Now, it’s time for the real thing.
The Jets kick off the 2021 season on the road against the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Many of New York’s neophytes will play a major part in Robert Saleh’s first regular season game as a head coach in starting or rotational roles. That will be the case for the entire season, as the Jets are one of the youngest teams in the NFL and are giving their youth extended run on a weekly basis.
Here is a fresh look at where Gang Green’s rookies stand before they take the field in Carolina.
Jets Wire breaks down the Jets’ rookie class for the final time this season with its final report card.
The regular season is in the books, which means it’s time to evaluate the overall body of work that each Jets rookie put together in 2020.
Almost all of New York’s rookie class endured an up-and-down first season in the NFL. Mekhi Becton, Denzel Mims and others occasionally starred, but also took their lumps throughout the year. There is still plenty of hope for the future with this class, though, as it is filled with talented players who have the potential to make an impact for the Jets as soon as next season.
So, where do New York’s neophytes stand with 2020 in the rearview? Let’s take a look in the final Jets Wire rookie power rankings of the year.
Jets Wire evaluates New York’s rookie class following Gang Green’s loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
The Jets endured their 10th loss of 2020 against the Chargers in Week 11, but there are still plenty of positives to take away from the defeat thanks to New York’s budding rookie class.
Mekhi Becton, Ashtyn Davis, Braden Mann, Denzel Mims and La’Mical Perine all made numerous positive contributions against Los Angeles. Bryce Hall also made his first career start at cornerback and while he did not exactly lockdown Keenan Allen, he did not shy away from the challenge of covering one of football’s most dynamic wide receivers — a big reason why the Jets are so high on him.
It’s only up for Hall and the rest of New York’s rookie class from here. Let’s take a look at where they stand in Jets Wire’s latest rookie power rankings.
Where do New York’s rookies stand heading into training camp? Jets Wire ranks them all.
Jets Wire’s Rookie Power Rankings are back!
The beginning of training camp marks the beginning of a month-long journey through an NFL camp for New York’s rookie class. The circumstances are less than ideal with the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, but training camp will remain a proving ground for Gang Green’s neophytes nonetheless.
With the pads on, the stakes are higher than ever for New York’s promising nine-man 2020 draft class, as well as some undrafted free agents. The intensity and speed of the game will pick up for some and it may take a while to get adjusted. With that being said, each of the Jets’ rookies have enough talent to make some kind of impact this upcoming season.
Without further ado, here is the first edition of Jets Wire’s rookie power rankings for the 2020 season.
Before we get into the top five, here is a list of Jets’ rookies who did not make the cut:
RB La’Mical Perine (Fourth-round pick)
Perine is currently New York’s No. 3 running back behind Le’Veon Bell and Frank Gore, which is a good spot for a mid-round draft pick to be. However, with Bell and Gore set to dominate the bulk of the workload in the background, it remains to be seen how much playing time Perine will get at the beginning of the season.
QB James Morgan (Fourth-round pick)
Morgan enters training camp as the Jets’ No. 4 quarterback behind Sam Darnold, Joe Flacco and David Fales. Morgan is all but a lock to crack New York’s 53-man roster at the beginning of the regular season, but he cannot be included in the top five of the power rankings considering his limited role as a backup.
OL Cameron Clark (Fourth-round pick)
The Jets drafted the versatile Clark with an eye on deploying him as a backup who can line up at either guard or tackle in the event of an injury to a veteran starter. Until he enters the starting lineup for one reason or another, Clark will remain out of the top five.
CB Bryce Hall (Fifth-round pick)
Of all the draft picks not included in the initial top five, Hall has the best chance to break into the rankings in the near future. As long as he remains healthy throughout training camp, he has a shot to challenge for the No. 2 cornerback spot opposite Pierre Desir.
WR Lawrence Cager (UDFA)
WR George Campbell (UDFA)
CB Shyheim Carter (UDFA)
DT Domenique Davis (UDFA)
CB Javelin Guidry (UDFA)
OT Jared Hilbers (UDFA)
DE/OLB Bryce Huff (UDFA)
CB Lamar Jackson (UDFA)
DL Sterling Johnson (UDFA)
Jets Wire breaks down the Jets’ rookie class for the final time this season with its final report card.
The regular season is in the books, which means it’s time to evaluate the overall body of work that each Jets rookie put together in 2019.
New York’s rookie class wound up being relatively underwhelming. Whether it was due to injury or ineffective play, Gang Green’s rookies endured up and down first seasons in the NFL. There is still plenty of hope for the future with this class, though, as it is filled with talented players who have the potential to make an impact for the Jets as soon as next season.
So, where do New York’s neophytes stand with 2019 in the rearview? Let’s take a look in the final Jets Wire rookie power rankings of the year.
The Jets had seven rookies on their active roster in 2019, which means it wouldn’t be fair to leave two players out of the rankings without some sort of acknowledgment.
Cornerback Kyron Brown appeared in three games and made one start against the Dolphins in Week 14 with New York’s cornerback unit depleted due to injury. Brown played well against Miami, but the injury bug bit him as well and put him out for the final three weeks of the regular season. Tight end Trevon Wesco lucked out on the injury front throughout the year, but caught only two passes for 47 on the season and didn’t exactly stand out in his primary role as a blocker.
Brown’s rookie season didn’t end as he would’ve liked, but his stay at One Jets Drive is likely far from over. The Jets are thin at cornerback and Brown has the measurables to be a solid depth piece moving forward. He’ll get a long look in training camp next summer. Wesco also figures to factor into New York’s plans for the future as a blocking tight end despite his quiet rookie season.
