FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jets’ fourth-round pick Chris Herndon was a surprise participant during the rookie minicamp on Friday. Herndon played only nine games for the University of Miami last season due to MCL surgery and there was a belief he would be brought along slowly with the Jets.
But Herndon was on the practice fields catching some passes from fellow rookie, quarterback Sam Darnold.
“Regardless if I’m on the field or not, I’m going to be locked in,” Herndon said. “Mental reps are most important, even outside of practice I’m going to be locked in.”
Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan raved about Herndon’s potential after he was drafted and the coaches and scouts believe he might be their best pass-catching tight end.