New York Jets fans have their favorites — often for non-football-related reasons. Micheal Clemons has an aura about him that he’s never earned on the field. Tanzel Smart is the Hard Knocks darling. Mike White became a sensation when it looked like he could barely throw a football three yards downfield. Go back through the years and you can find endless examples of this.
In 2022, the most glaring example of a non-roster-worthy player who drew hype was Chris Streveler. He led the Jets to three come-from-behind victories in the preseason and became a hometown hero.