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Best scheme fits at EDGE and LB for New York Jets defense in 2021 NFL draft

Edge rusher

What are the Jets looking for in their edge rushers? For a general guide, look no further than their two free agent signings at the position, Carl Lawson and Vinny Curry.

Lawson and Curry share a few things in common. First off, they’re both pure 5-technique defensive ends who usually line up outside of the offensive tackle with their hand(s) in the dirt. Lawson played outside defensive end on 75.8% of his defensive snaps in 2020. Curry played the position on 91.0% of his snaps.