One of the newest Jets is taking the next monumental step of his young career.
On Tuesday, the organization announced offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker signed his rookie NFL contract. The Jets traded up to No. 14 overall and drafted Vera-Tucker out of USC back in April.
He’s slated to be the team’s starting left guard alongside tackle and 2020 first-round selection Mekhi Becton.
OFFICIAL: @ALIJAHVT has signed his rookie deal.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 20, 2021
Spotrac co-founder Michael Ginnitti tweeted back in April that Vera-Tucker’s rookie deal should be a $15.