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Jets sign small-school phenom who can play defense, offense and punts

The New York Jets' crop of undrafted free agents includes one of the most prolific wide receivers in Pac-12 history, a nationally ranked punt returner and a Division II phenon who played offense, defense and special teams.

Yes, the Jets signed a three-way player, linebacker Connor Harris of Division II Lindenwood University in Missouri.

Primarily a linebacker, Harris (5-foot-11, 242 pounds) set the NCAA all-division record with 633 career tackles. He won the 2016 Cliff Harris Award as the top defender on the Division II, III and NAIA levels.