The Jets didn’t waste time signing undrafted free brokers following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft.
On Saturday, the Jets started including gamers to their roster forward of rookie minicamp.
After the draft, the Jets nonetheless wanted to solidify a number of positions of want, equivalent to including one other quarterback and rising depth at receiver and on the line of defense. Final yr, three undrafted free brokers (Braiden McGregor, Leonard Taylor III, and Eric Watts) made the Jets’ 53-man roster.
Out of the 14 undrafted free brokers the Jets have signed, a number of proficient gamers have an opportunity to make the roster following coaching camp. Listed below are a number of of the gamers who might have a shot to show heads throughout OTAs and minicamp this spring.
BRADY COOK, QB, MISSOURI
The Jets didn’t choose a quarterback through the 2025 NFL Draft, which could have shocked some. However they added a quarterback in Cook dinner, who was a teammate of the Jets’ first-round choice, Armand Membou, at Missouri.
Cook dinner threw for 9,251 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions throughout his 5 seasons in Columbia. In his closing season for the Tigers, Cook dinner completed with 2,535 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.
Cook dinner has a strong arm, good accuracy and contact, and the power to maneuver inside and outdoors the pocket. He handled wrist and ankle accidents final season, which led to inaccurate passes. However when wholesome, Cook dinner might doubtlessly be an honest backup within the league and may problem for a third-string/practice-squad roster spot.
DONOVAN EDWARDS, RB, MICHIGAN
The Jets have a deep backfield with Breece Corridor, Braleon Allen, and Isaiah Davis, however Edwards is an intriguing free agent signing. Regardless of being the 2020 Michigan Gatorade Participant of the Yr, Edwards by no means lived as much as expectations with the Wolverines.
In 4 seasons at Michigan, Edwards rushed for two,251 yards and 19 touchdowns. Nevertheless, he by no means registered greater than 991 dashing yards in any of his 4 seasons in Ann Arbor.
After dashing for 104 yards and two touchdowns in Michigan’s 2024 nationwide championship victory in opposition to Washington, Edwards was anticipated to be among the best working backs within the nation throughout his senior season. Nevertheless, he rushed for simply 589 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 video games for a Michigan offense that completed 129th in complete offense.
Edwards has handled varied accidents all through his profession, together with {a partially} torn patellar tendon. However he has the potential to be an efficient third-down risk and receiver out of the backfield.
QUENTIN SKINNER, WR, KANSAS
Skinner caught 25 passes for 557 yards and 4 touchdowns in his senior season for the Jayhawks, averaging a career-high 22.2 yards per reception. He was a low-volume receiver throughout his time at Kansas, ending with 80 catches for 1,584 yards and 11 touchdowns in 4 seasons.
As a tall, lanky receiver at 6-5, 195 kilos, Skinner is an honest route-runner who has velocity and explosiveness to separate from defenders. He can play each receiver spot offensively. Skinner does have an issue with drops and his lack of energy. Nevertheless, his total talent set is sufficient to warrant an undrafted free agent roster spot.
JA’MARKIS WESTON, DL/SPECIAL TEAMS, FLORIDA
Throughout his time at Florida, Weston was a Swiss Military knife for the Gators. He started his profession at large receiver and later made an affect as a key special-teams participant as a gunner.
Weston additionally has flexibility as a returner after averaging 14.2 yards per try with the Gators. The Jets might probably use a special-teams gunner after Irv Charles tore his ACL final December throughout an additional time loss to the Dolphins. So Weston can have a possibility to make the Jets roster.
JORDAN CLARK, S, NOTRE DAME
Clark’s title could sound acquainted due to his father. He’s the son of former Steelers security and present ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. He started his profession at Arizona State earlier than transferring to Notre Dame.
Throughout his lone season for the Combating Irish, Clark performed primarily a nickel function within the secondary. He registered 37 tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception.
Clark didn’t obtain an invite to the NFL Scouting Mix in February, however he participated in Notre Dame’s Professional Day, the place he registered a 4.64 seconds within the 40-yard sprint.
OTHER UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS
Dymere Miller, WR, Rutgers
Dean Clark, S, Fresno State
Jamaal Pritchett, WR, South Alabama
Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
Leander Wiegand, G, Germany
Fatorma Mulbah, DT, West Virginia
Jared Bartlett, LB, Cincinnati
Aaron Smith, LB South Carolina State
Caden Davis, Okay, Ole Miss
