Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com via Imagn Content Services, LLC
The Jets cornerback room may be young and experienced, but for right now, head coach Robert Saleh isn t looking to add a veteran presence.
Addressing the media on Thursday for the first time since the beginning of OTAs this week, Saleh was asked about the cornerbacks on this roster.
It s a group that was torn apart routinely last season, but has improved this offseason with some fresh faces from the NFL draft. There s a lot of work to be had, Saleh said Thursday. Obviously they re young, they re big, and they ve got great mental demeanor, they ve got great intent, they want to learn, they want to do good and we ve got a lot of time.
May 1, 2021
After four straight offensive picks to start the NFL draft, New York is bolstering its defense.
The Jets picked Duke defensive back Michael Carter II with the No. 154 pick in the fifth round.
Carter played four years at Duke, compiling 135 tackles over 42 games. He defended 23 passes, increasing his single-season numbers in that category every year, while adding four interceptions (including two in his senior season).
The defensive back was picked moments after New York added safety (and potentially linebacker)
Jamien Sherwood from Auburn. Earlier on Day 3, New York snagged another Michael Carter, the running back from North Carolina.
Carter played safety primarily at Duke, but the Jets appear to view him as a cornerback.