If anyone on the New York Jets has earned his paycheck this season, it has probably been punter Braden Mann.
The New York rookie, chosen out of Texas A&M in the sixth round of April’s draft, has been called upon to punt on 70 occasions, most in the NFL. He has had a solid showing, averaging just over 45 yards a boot and seeing 13 of his kicks land inside the opponents’ 20-yard-line. Mann has also been willing to sacrifice his body to save a touchdown, earning four tackles this season. That tally is good for best amongst NFL punters this season with Riley Dixon and Mitchell Wishnowsky.