The New York Jets have made a conscious effort to improve their offensive line play during their rebuild.
In doing so, they’ve gotten praised this offseason.
According to Pro Football Focus, the Jets have the 13th best offensive line in the NFL. The football analytics outlet went as far to say New York’s play in the trenches has “high-end potential.”
Regarding the Jets’ O-line, a lot of eyes are on the tackles and how things will shake out between Mekhi Becton and Alijah Vera-Tucker. However, ESPN brings the guard play to light in the best possible way.
Surveying more than 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players, the former world-wide leader helped us name the 10 best at each spot on the field according to those in the game.
Enter Laken Tomlinson and Alijah Vera-Tucker.
The New York duo unfortunately did not appear in the top-10 slots. However, a few honorable mentions pop up. That’s where the pair of Jets guards are found.
Check out what ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler wrote on both below:
