PFF: Two Jets linebackers named among 32 best in the NFL
PFF: Two Jets linebackers named among 32 best in the NFL
The New York Jets have one of the best sets of linebackers in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus.
The football analytics outlet named their top-32 linebackers in the NFL heading into the 2025 season. The Jets had two names pop up on the list.
Following his breakout 2024 year which earned him a contract extension, Jamien Sherwood cracked the rankings at No. 28 overall.
Along with Sherwood, Quincy Williams leads the way for the Jets on this list at the No. 11 position.
Heading into his first season in charge, having a promising linebacker duo could be profitable for new head coach Aaron Gleen.
PFF's breakdown on Williams can be found here:
Although Williams' 2024 season wasn't his best work, it wasn't without its positives. His 74.3 PFF run-defense grade marked a career high. While his coverage metrics took a hit, he isn't far removed from an 88.7 PFF overall grade in 2023, which earned him All-Pro honors.
Should he be able to return to that level of play in 2025 under Aaron Glenn, he could be looking at more accolades.
And here is PFF's breakdown on Sherwood:
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