Jets cornerback Michael Carter II during training camp at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. on Aug. 11. Credit: Noah K. Murray
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been extremely impressed with Michael Carter II and how quickly the rookie nickelback has made an impact.
Ulbrich said he usually tempers expectations for rookies and especially in the back end because of many different variables. But he believes the Jets have found a legit cornerback in Carter, a fifth-round pick from Duke.
Carter is third on the Jets with 19 tackles and tied for second with two tackles for loss while playing fewer than 60% of the defensive snaps.