The class of 2024 Jets rookies is a very intriguing one, to say the least. The 22 players all fill holes, but most will end up just being camp bodies in the long run.
Who will eventually make the 53-man roster come September?
Let’s examine.
2024 Jets Rookies That Will Make 53-Man Roster
Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State (First Round Pick)
The Jets had to pivot to Olu Fashanu when they couldn’t move up to land one of their targeted wide receivers. The best-case scenario for Fashanu would be that he doesn’t see the field in 2024. That means that both Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses were healthy all year long. Fashanu is definitely the future at left tackle, though.
Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky (Third Round Pick)
Malachi Corley will play a big role in the Jes offense, especially if Mike Williams starts off slowly coming off the torn ACL. Even if Williams is healthy and playing to his top level early, Corley will fill a huge role. Corley will be a combination vertical and RPO/screen threat in this offense, and his best skills perfectly fit how Aaron Rodgers wants to play football.
Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin (Fourth Round Pick)
The Jets now have a thunder-and-lightning backfield. Allen is a change-of-pace back who will be the thumper in this offense. He won’t necessarily give you breakaway speed, but he can break tackles and get you yards after contact. He’s the perfect compliment to Breece Hall for the Jets and will be RB2.
Jordan Travis, QB, Florida State (Fifth Round Pick)
Travis is coming off a major ankle injury, and the Jets won’t be able to stash him on the practice squad. They may need to carry four quarterbacks with Travis being inactive until he’s 100%. Travis is the heir apparent to Rodgers. Even though he’s more of the type of quarterback that gets lifted up by the players around him rather than being the guy, Travis will be a solid starter in the NFL.
Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State (Fifth Round Pick)
This draft pick likely spells the end for Israel Abanikanda. Yes, the Jets could have four running backs, but, unless the Jets plan on using Jeremy Ruckert as a TE/FB, Nick Bawden will make the final 53. Davis is a depth piece and more a runner than a passer. He’s more of a keep-the-chains-moving back than a breakaway highlight reel back, and his pass protection needs work, but he will be a good asset for the Jets on offense.
Qwan’tez Stiggers, CB, Toronto Argonauts (Fifth Round Pick)
There are two reasons Stiggers will make the final 53: speed and tackling. He’s still a very raw prospect in terms of coverage because he played zero college football. So, he’ll be very much learning things. However, his speed and sure tackling will be an asset for Brant Boyer on special teams.
Leonard Taylor III, DT, Miami (UDFA)
Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich lands a perfect player for their style of play. Taylor will pin his ears back and just get into the backfield from the interior. He’s more of an interior pass rusher than run stuffer, but he’s one of those guys who can stop the run on the way to the quarterback. He’ll be in the rotation immediately.
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