Through four weeks of action, only four right tackles in the NFL have allowed a pressure rate below 5.0% (minimum 90 protection snaps) while also committing zero penalties: Mitchell Schwartz (Chiefs), Jack Conklin (Titans), Kaleb McGary (Falcons), and George Fant.
Fant, Joe Douglas‘ surprising choice to fill the Jets’ gaping hole at right tackle, has been a solid starter so far. He is building off the progress he showed in late-2019, just as Douglas gambled that he would. Considering Fant was a shaky backup on a bad Seattle offensive line, most were skeptical of Douglas’ decision to invest in him with a three-year, $30 million deal featuring $13.