Defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd has often been a much-maligned player with the New York Jets. Shepherd is an incredible athlete whose physical gifts made him a third-round pick in 2018, but he has battled inconsistency in the NFL. The Jets have stuck with him through three different coaching staffs despite his often lackluster production.
Robert Saleh and his coaching staff clearly loved what they saw in Shepherd when they arrived in New York. Shepherd was a key piece of the defensive line in 2021 and made the roster once more in 2022.