New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood, the 146th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, has more on his plate than most rookies. Not only will Sherwood be making the transition from amateur to professional, but he’ll also be transitioning from safety to linebacker.
Sherwood, a swiss-army-knife for Auburn in his lone season as a starter, played no more than 28% of his snaps at a single position, according to Jets X-Factor’s Michael Nania. Rather, Sherwood’s role changed based on down and distance, offensive formation, and game situation.
On first down, he mainly played free safety and covered the deep middle.