The Jets last week plugged unrestricted free agent Morris Claiborne into their secondary. Here are seven things to consider about Claiborne as he steamed his way from Shreveport to the Big Apple:
1. Football Hero
Claiborne played QB, WR and DB for his Fair Park High School team in Shreveport, LA. As a senior quarterback, he was responsible for 30 touchdowns (14 passing, 16 rushing) and more than 2,000 all-purpose yards. But Claiborne, in a 2012 interview with Cowboys great Everson Walls, credited his aggressive defensive style to the time he spent at wideout.