NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Dee Milliner was the ninth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Two years later? He’s just another guy hoping to stick with an NFL team.
The Jets’ cornerback has been a disappointment on the field and has had trouble staying healthy. Recovering from Achilles surgery, he played in just three games in 2014 and was limited in OTAs last week.
New defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers will be paying close attention to the 23-year-old in camp. It remains to be seen how effective he can be, and despite the Alabama product’s great potential, Rodgers isn’t about to just hand him a job.