It was one of the more surprising developments during training camp in Florham Park just a few months ago. Long-time Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley appeared to be the odd man out in the competition for the third wide receiver spot.
Following the offseason addition of Brandon Marshall who would pair with Eric Decker to be the Jets starters, putting Kerley in the slot was a foregone conclusion. The quick-footed 5′ 9” TCU product has been one of the team’s more reliable pass catchers over the course of the last three seasons when given the opportunity.
In 2012, Kerley showed himself to be an underrated talent as he hauled in 56 catches for 827 yards while playing on an anemic offense with the unreliable and almost always erratic Mark Sanchez under center.