This is arguably the Jets’ biggest weakness at a starting position at the moment. After losing a core starter over the last three years in Folorunso Fatukasi and with no viable replacement added, the nose tackle position is a concern for the Jets.
The two players who could be in a battle for this job are Nathan Shepherd and Jonathan Marshall. Shepherd has the experience advantage now that he has played five years with the Jets, whereas Marshall possesses immense athletic upside (9.99 Relative Athletic Score).
With Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers, Sheldon Rankins, and Solomon Thomas all on the interior as apparent locks to make the roster, Marshall and Shepherd may be competing for one roster spot.