No Jets were named to the AFC’s Pro Bowl team on Tuesday, but second-year defensive lineman Leonard Williams has been named a first alternative. And he has a good chance of making his Pro Bowl debut on Jan. 29, as players often choose not to participate for various reasons.
Leonard, 22, has been one of the few bright spots this season for the Jets, who dropped to 4-10 with Saturday’s loss to Miami. The former USC pass rusher leads the Jets with seven sacks — more than twice his rookie total (three). He also has 23 quarterback hurries, according to the Jets, 11 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles.