Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich‘s rebuilt New York Jets defense entered the 2021 season loaded with youth in the backend of the depth chart.
Now, as injuries in the starting lineup begin to stockpile, many of the young players who were initially supposed to play minor roles are now being thrust into the limelight.
Here is what the Jets’ starting defensive lineup would likely be if they played a game today:
- EDGE: Bryce Huff (23 years old)
- EDGE: John Franklin-Myers (24)
- DT: Quinnen Williams (24)
- DT: Sheldon Rankins (27)
- LB: C.