NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets signed rookie guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft in April, to a four-year, $15.9 million contract Tuesday.
Vera-Tucker’s deal includes a signing bonus of $8.9 million, according to the NFL’s rookie wage scale, and the Jets have a fifth-year option.
The signing leaves two of the Jets drafted players unsigned: first-round quarterback Zach Wilson and second-round wide receiver Elijah Moore. New York s rookies reported to the team s facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, on Tuesday ahead of the opening of training camp next week.
Vera-Tucker is expected to be the Jets starting left guard this season next to left tackle Mekhi Becton, New York s first-round selection last year. The former USC star played all along the offensive line for the Trojans during his college career, including at left guard, left tackle and right tackle.
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HOUSTON People outside the NFL Draft world likely view first-round picks as the can t-miss gems of the class. In reality, there are as many strikeouts as home runs.
The Houston Texans won t have a first-or second-round selection in 2021 thanks to the Laremy Tunsil deal of 2019. Too bad, as they would ve held the No. 3 selection - though the Pro Bowl left tackle has been worthy of just that since arriving in NRG Stadium.
Some view the Texans as doomed since they won t select until No. 67 overall. The last time they were in this mess came back in 2018 when picking at No. 68.