TOJ Badlands

CURRENT: Team Needs: LB

Team Needs:

Linebacker

Overview

With C.J. Mosley on a big money contract and Quincy Williams returning on a contract extension, the panic alarm for this group has significantly decreased. With that being said, barring a surprise Kwon Alexander return, the Jets still have work to do in this group. A majority of this class is filled with similar run and chase dime 'backers. Robert Saleh likes athletes, even converted safeties, to take on rolls in the middle of his defense. Expect that trend to continue at some point, even if it's with a priority UDFA.

Current Staff

LB Coach: Mike Rutenberg

Offseason Additions

None

Current Roster

Prospects to Watch: LB

  • Jack Campbell

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    LB

    Iowa - #31
    Jack Campbell Headshot

    Position: LB

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6'4 5/8

    Weight: 249 lbs

    Overview
    An old school inside linebacker, Campbell is a high floor defender that brings the downhill thump. With CJ Mosley on the books, there's not a spot open for him in Saleh's defense right now.

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    Grade: Early 2nd round
    TRAITS

    Football IQ

    Sure Tackler

    Run Stuffer

    Accolades

    2022 Butkus Award Winner

    1st Team All-American

  • Trenton Simpson

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    LB

    Clemson - #22
    Trenton Simpson Headshot

    Position: LB

    Class: Junior

    Height: 6'2 1/8

    Weight: 235 lbs

    Overview
    Simpson's athleticism fits the hybrid role of a guy that can effectively blitz or rush with speed, but also play sideline to sideline and cover the seam. He'd be a dream player in Quincy or Kwon's roles.

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    Grade: 2nd round
    TRAITS

    Rangey

    Chaos Agent

  • Drew Sanders

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    LB

    Arkansas - #42
    Drew Sanders Headshot

    Position: LB

    Class: Junior

    Height: 6'4 1/8"

    Weight: 235 lbs

    Overview
    A former five star recruit that transferred from Alabama to Arkansas, Sanders is yet another hybrid edge that also plays off the ball. He's explosive with long strides, but he needs to do a better job working through traffic and finishing plays. I would convert him to a full time pass rusher.

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    Grade: 2nd round
    TRAITS

    Rangey

    Rare Size

    Accolades

    1st Team All-American

    1st Team All-SEC

  • Nick Herbig

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    LB

    Wisconsin - #19
    Nick Herbig Headshot

    Position: LB

    Class: Junior

    Height: 6'2"

    Weight: 240 lbs

    Overview
    Nick Herbig is an EDGE/LB tweener out of Wisconsin with a pass rush specialization. Despite his size, Herbig had consistent production. He finished the 2022 season with 11 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. Over his final two seasons at Wisconsin, Herb...

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    Grade: 2nd Round
    TRAITS

    Bendy

    Relentless Motor

    Chaos Agent

    Pass Rush Artist

    Accolades

    1st Team All-Big-10

  • Henry To'oto'o

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    LB

    Alabama - #10
    Henry To'oto'o Headshot

    Position: LB

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6'1"

    Weight: 227 lbs

    Overview
    A four year starter (two at Tennessee and two at Alabama), To’oto’o is an undersized off ball linebacker with sound fundamentals. Pre-snap, he is noticeably vocal in the front seven communicating with teammates. He flows to the run with good vision...

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    Grade: 3rd round
    TRAITS

    Run Stuffer

    Football IQ

  • Daiyan Henley

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    LB

    Washington State - #1
    Daiyan Henley Headshot

    Position: LB

    Class: Senior (RS)

    Height: 6'1"

    Weight: 225 lbs

    Pre-Draft Visit w/ Jets

    Overview
    Henley is a great athlete and plays with great energy and effort. Stylistically he's a good match with the Jets and someone like C.J Mosley could help round out his technique and football IQ much like he has for Quincy Williams. He's also a plus in coverage which is an area where the Jets LB group could use a boost.

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    Grade: 4th Round
    TRAITS

    Rangey

    Relentless Motor

  • Noah Sewell

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    ILB

    Oregon - #1
    Noah Sewell Headshot

    Position: ILB

    Class: Junior

    Height: 6"2

    Weight: 246 lbs

    Overview
    Sewell came to Oregon a 5 star recruit and left a 3 year starter.

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    Grade: Round 7

  • Demarvion Overshown

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    LB

    Texas - #0
    Demarvion Overshown Headshot

    Position: LB

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6'4"

    Weight: 220 lbs

    Overview
    Overshon was a 3 year starter for the Longhorns amassing 9 sacks and 30 TFL’s over that time

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    Grade: Round 6
    TRAITS

    Big Hitter

  • Bumper Pool

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    ILB

    Arkansas - #10
    Bumper Pool Headshot

    Position: ILB

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6"2

    Weight: 232 lbs

    Overview
    Pool was a 4 year starter at Arkansas and was one of the leading tacklers on the team in each of those 4 seasons.

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    Grade: UDFA

  • Ventrell Miller

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    ILB

    Florida - #51
    Ventrell Miller Headshot

    Position: ILB

    Class: Senior

    Height: 6"0

    Weight: 232 lbs

    Overview
    Miller broke out in 2020 as an impact player for Florida. After an injury ridden 2021 season, he rebounded in 2022 to be an effective starter for the Gators.

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    Grade: Round 7