New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas thought he made a terrific trade with the Indianapolis Colts, swapping a 2020 sixth-round pick for 2017 fifth-round cornerback Nate Hairston out of Temple.
The Frederick, MD native started as a rookie slot corner before tumbling down the Colts depth chart last season under new coach Frank Reich.
New Jets assistant general manager Rex Hogan worked for Indianapolis and saw the former East-West Shrine Game star in every one of his 27 pro games.
He likely felt that the 25-year-old third-year baller (with two seasons of contractual control) could step in and stabilize the Jets desperate secondary situation — at least as a stopgap measure.