Jets 2025 Roster Battles: Spotlight on Undrafted Standouts and Undersized Playmakers
The New York Jets enter the 2025 NFL training camp with an intriguing blend of youth and opportunity, as the competition for roster spots intensifies among a group that includes 15 undrafted free agents. Among these hopefuls, wide receiver Jamaal Pritchett from South Alabama has emerged as a player to watch, despite being considered undersized at 5-foot-8 and 175 pounds. His impressive 2024 college season—featuring 91 receptions for 1,127 yards and nine touchdowns—showcases his potential to contribute at the next level.
Pritchett’s versatility is a key asset, particularly in special teams, where he returned 12 punts for 183 yards last season. His skill set could allow him to fill multiple roles, from slot receiver to return specialist—a valuable “Swiss Army knife” option for a Jets roster looking to maximize depth and flexibility. With new head coach Aaron Glenn, himself once an undersized NFL player, the Jets may prioritize attitude and football IQ over traditional physical attributes at the back end of the roster.
The Jets’ undrafted free agent class is notable not just for Pritchett, but also for a diverse group of signings following the 2025 NFL Draft. Other notable names include quarterback Brady Cook (Missouri), wide receivers Dymere Miller (Rutgers) and Quentin Skinner (Kansas), running back Donovan Edwards (Michigan), center Gus Hartwig (Purdue), guard Leander Wiegand (Germany), defensive lineman Fatorma Mulbah (West Virginia), edge rusher Ja’Markis Weston (Florida), linebackers Jared Bartlett (Cincinnati) and Aaron Smith (South Carolina State), cornerback Jordan Clark (Notre Dame), safety Dean Clark (Fresno State), and kicker Caden Davis (Ole Miss).
Historically, undrafted free agents face long odds to earn a final roster spot, but the Jets’ openness to unconventional prospects suggests that standout performers in camp and preseason—especially those who can excel on special teams—will have a real shot. Pritchett, with his production, toughness, and willingness to contribute in any capacity, epitomizes the type of underdog that could thrive in this environment. As training camp unfolds, all eyes will be on these roster battles, where statistics, versatility, and the intangibles will determine who earns a place on the 53-man squad.