Jordan Leggett, tight end, New York Jets
This Clemson product is long on pro potential, even though he slid into the fifth round where the Jets scooped him up at No. 150 overall.
A two-year starter for the Tigers, he emerged as a scoring threat and reliable target in the middle of the field for Deshaun Watson. In his final two seasons at Clemson, Leggett tallied 86 catches for 1,261 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Tight end isn’t exactly a position that’s been utilized much by the Jets in recent years. This is partly due to the fact the Jets haven’t featured much talent at the position and partly because the team’s offense just hasn’t featured the position much as a point of emphasis. But that could all be changing now that John Morton is running the offense — something that Leggett talked about after inking his rookie contract.
“The way Coach Morton used the tight end at the Saints, it’s definitely a position that’s going to be there this year,” he said, per the team’s website. “I’m excited for my chance, excited to be here, and I’ll just go out there and fight to make the team and play on Sunday.”
If Leggett can prove his self-described lazy habits are a thing of the past and forges a new identity as a pro, then he’ll have a chance to make a big impact on a team that needs impact players on offense.