2024 Roster Rankings
Joe Caporoso ranks the top players on the Jets roster including notes and traits for each player.
Top 50 Rankings
1
CB
Sauce Gardner
The best CB in the NFL headed into 2024, Sauce is as lockdown as it comes in today's NFL. It will be interesting to see if he travels in 2024 at all with opposing team's top WR...
Traits:
Length, IQ, Twitter Fingers
2
LT
Tyron Smith
When healthy, one of the best tackles in the NFL and one of the best tackles of the past decade or so in the NFL. If the Jets can get 13+ games from Smith in 2024 they will be in great shape
Traits:
HOF, Wall, Last Dance Jets
3
IDL
Quinnen Williams
A top 3 IDL in football who is a disruptive wrecking ball in the middle of the team's defense
Traits:
Dancing Bear, Meme Worthy, Maccagnan
4
RB
Breece Hall
Enough talent to be the most productive offensive player in football in 2024, especially if he continues to grow in the passing game
Traits:
Fantasy Gawd, Bowling Ball, Twitter Fingers
5
QB
Aaron Rodgers
Even if Rodgers has an okay season by his standards, it will be one of the best, if not the best quarterback season in Jets history. Everything is up to his health and producitvity in 2024
Traits:
HOF, Podcaster, Last Dance Jets
6
Edge
Haason Reddick
One of the most productive, consistent edge rushers in the league who should thrive in this defensive scheme and with Quinnen chewing up blockers
Traits:
Sack Master, Last Dance Jets
7
WR
Garrett Wilson
Posted back to back 1K seasons with a dented traffic cone at QB. Should be set to thrive as an All-Pro caliber player in 2024 with Rodgers under center
Traits:
Fantasy Gawd, IQ, About To Pop
8
LB
Quincy Williams
A breakout star in 2023, who has end to end speed that is perfect for Saleh's defense and makes him an All-Pro caliber ILB in today's NFL
Traits:
Hammer, About To Pop
9
LB
CJ Mosley
The leader of the defense and a future HOF inside linebacker who is a perfect running mate for Quincy Williams. Still packs more of a punch than he is given credit for
Traits:
IQ, Last Dance Jets, Maccagnan
10
Edge
Jermaine Johnson
A rising edge rusher who should thrive opposite of Reddick in 2024 and potentially settle into a consistent double digit sack player
Traits:
Hammer, About To Pop, Sack Master
11
IOL
Alijah Vera-Tucker
Back to back season injuries have been crushing to the Jets upfront but when out there, AVT is an athletic, swiss army knife who should settle into being an elite guard in the next few years
Traits:
About To Pop, Swiss Army Knife, Ground and Pound
12
RT
Morgan Moses
A steady, reliable starting tackle who should have never left in the first place and will bring needed physicality upfront
Traits:
Wall, Last Dance Jets
13
CB
Michael Carter
One of the best slot cornerbacks in football who is due for a new contract. He has developed into a terrific day three pick, which is both a credit to Douglas and Saleh
Traits:
About To Pop, Glove, Friend of the Pod
14
CB
DJ Reed
A perfect running mate for Sauce Gardner who has been a strong free agent signing. It will be interesting to see if the Jets can afford to keep Reed post 2024...
Traits:
Glove, Last Dance Jets
15
WR
Mike Williams
One of the better vertical receivers in football when healthy. The Jets are counting on him to be a capable WR2 and fully recover from a serious injury that ended his 2023
Traits:
Last Dance Jets, Fantasy Gawd, Breakfast Sandwich
16
TE
Tyler Conklin
A competent starting tight end, who will benefit greatly from a better quarterback, particularly in the red zone. Likely to be top 3 or 4 in targets on the team
Traits:
Friend of the Pod
17
LT
Olu Fashanu
The first round pick who will not begin the season as a starter but has enough talent and injury question marks in front of him to make a meaningful impact on the 2024 season
Traits:
About To Pop, Wall
18
S
Chuck Clark
A versatile, quality veteran safety who is coming off an injury. He should be an upgrade to Jordan Whitehead, particularly when it comes to tackling
Traits:
Swiss Army Knife
19
C
Joe Tippmann
He had a promising rookie season as a second rounder and is slotted to be team's starting center, a critical spot on such a veteran heavy team
Traits:
Swiss Army Knife, Mullet, Ground and Pound
20
IDL
Javon Kinlaw
A former first round pick who the Jets invested a suprisingly high amount of money in to run alongside Quinnen Williams. If Saleh's defense can't fully unlock his talent, nobody can.
Traits:
About To Pop
21
IOL
John Simpson
Wario Laken - Simpson is a physical, penalty accruing upgrade over Laken Tomlinson who is coming off an out of nowhere quality season as a starter for Baltimore
Traits:
Ground and Pound, Yellow Flag
22
S
Tony Adams
Struggled in his first season as a starter. Adams should be improved with more experience and is a favorite of the coaching staff
Traits:
Bubblewrap, About To Pop, Teacher's Pet
23
IOL
Wes Schweitzer
A competent, versatile backup interior offensive lineman who will inevitably play at some point this season. It was a big blow when the Jets lost him in 2023
Traits:
Swiss Army Knife, Teacher's Pet
24
WR
Malachi Corley
An immediate fan favorite and roommate of Aaron Rodgers, who should plug in immediately as the team's third receiver and a chess piece on offense
Traits:
Swiss Army Knife, YAC, Rodgers Entourage
25
TE
Jeremy Ruckert
An intriguing backup tight end/H-Back, who should see a bigger role this year and hopefully become a more critical part of the passing game
Traits:
Swiss Army Knife
26
S
Ashtyn Davis
A good special teamer and third safety who has a nose for the football. A favorite of the coaching staff
Traits:
Boyer, Turnovers, Teacher's Pet
27
Edge
Will McDonald
The Jets are hoping their 2023 first round pick can become Bryce Huff 2.0 as a situational edge rusher behind Reddick and JJ. WMD showed flashes last year but needs to put it all together in year two to show the Jets didn't reach on him
Traits:
Spin
28
IDL
Solomon Thomas
A one year contract in perpuity from Robert Saleh to chew up interior defensive line reps, stumble into sacks and get gashed against the run
Traits:
Teacher's Pet, Escrow, Good Guy
29
OT
Carter Warren
A developmental right tackle who is better suited to be a backup in 2024 than a starter
Traits:
Teacher's Pet, Discord Hero
30
K
Greg Zuerlein
The highest we will put a special teamer - GZ is a rock solid kicker, particularly from long range
Traits:
Boyer
31
P
Thomas Morstead
Punt God. One of the best in the business, particularly at pinning team's deep
Traits:
Boyer
32
WR
Allen Lazard
Probably too low but due to his contract, Lazard will stick around as a depth receiver, who can hopefully show a pulse with Rodgers back
Traits:
Midfielder, Rodgers Entourage
33
CB
Brandon Echols
A capable backup outside corner with good athleticism, a nose for the football and ownership of Tua
Traits:
Turnovers
34
QB
Tyrod Taylor
A needed veteran backup with credible starting experience. Taylor is capable of winning the Jets a few games if needed but has his own injury concerns if counted on for more than that
Traits:
Last Dance Jets, Teacher's Pet
35
LB
Jamien Sherwood
An okay depth linebacker who gets consistent situational reps depending on the Jets personnel groupings. Also adds special teams value
Traits:
Boyer
36
RB
Braelon Allen
An intriguing day two pick with a potential inside track to being Breece Hall's primary backup. A bowling ball who will provide toughness on inside runs and some Shonn Greene vibes
Traits:
Bowling Ball
37
DL
Michael Clemons
More bark than bite through two years. The Jets are hoping he can take on a larger role post JFM
Traits:
Baseball Bat
38
IDL
Leki Fotu
A low cost signing to chew up reps on the interior defensive line and help against the run with Al Woods gone
Traits:
Depth
39
RB
Israel Abanikanda
Hard to think the coaching staff is confident in him after drafting two running backs but Izzy has unique spin and burst that gives him a chance for a meaingful role in 2024
Traits:
Sleeper
40
WR
Jason Brownlee
Potential to make an impact at X receiver with the current depth chart. Brownlee flashed a bit as a rookie and has more offensive upside than his UDFA running mate, Xavier Gipson
Traits:
Sleeper, Badlands Favorite
41
WR
Xavier Gipson
Had a few moments as a rookie and should start as the team's primary returner. His impact is likely to be bigger on specials than offense going forward if Corley or one of the RBs doesn't take his return job
Traits:
Boyer
42
OT
Max Mitchell
Fine as a 9th offensive lineman with experience at both tackle and guard through his first couple of seasons
Traits:
Depth, Teacher's Pet
43
CB
Isaiah Oliver
A lowe cost depth signing for the secondary who should also add some special teams value
Traits:
Boyer
44
IDL
Tanzel Smart
Made a name for himself on Hard Knocks last year and is a decent rotational backup IDL who will be fighting for a roster spot
Traits:
Hard Knocks
45
RB
Isaiah Davis
Yes, the Jets draft two running backs this year and Davis was the other one. He will need to make a special teams impact immediately to stick on the 53
Traits:
Boyer
46
DL
Leonard Taylor
The UDFA to keep an eye on, who has a reasonable chance to stick on the final 53 and potentially take up some of JFM's previous role
Traits:
Sleeper, Badlands Favorite
47
QB
Jordan Travis
The developmental QB who hopefully gets nowhere near the field in 2024
Traits:
Sleeper
48
OL
Jake Hanson
A backup OL the Jets went out of their way to bring back, who will be competing for the 9th or 10th spot on the offensive line
Traits:
Who?!
49
TE
Kenny Yeboah
Somehow still here but a favorite of the coaching staff, particularly for his special teams value
Traits:
Boyer, Teacher's Pet
50
CB
Qwan'Tez Stiggers
A great story who may spend his rookie year on the practice squad but does have enough athleticism to potentially stick in a depth secondary role, especially if the Jets don't sign another safety
Traits:
Sleeper, Badlands Favorite
Honorable Mention
Zack Kuntz
Jarrick Bernard-Converse
Chazz Surratt
Irv Charles
Jaylen Key