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The New York Jets moved quickly to acquire the top tackle and tight end available to them with their first two draft picks.
Now, they acquired the top cornerback in the third round.
New York drafted Florida State cornerback Azareye'h Thomas with the 73rd overall pick in the third round of the 2025 draft. Thomas is a pure press cornerback who has the physicality that fits Aaron Glenn's defensive system well.
"He has average top-end speed but competes to shrink the receiver’s downfield catch odds using his length and ball skills," Lance Zuerlein reported. "He’s more likely to spoil a catch than make a play on the football that results in a turnover, but that could change with more experience. He’s below average in run support, although he improved in that area in 2024. Thomas needs more seasoning, but he could become a good starter within two or three years."
New York signed Brandon Stephens to a three-year deal with the team at the start of the offseason. Originally, the belief was he would start opposite of Sauce Gardner.
That may not be the case anymore at this point. If New York were to move one player to safety, it could be a sign that move may be coming to the very least.
At the very least, it's something to keep an eye on.
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Now, they acquired the top cornerback in the third round.
New York drafted Florida State cornerback Azareye'h Thomas with the 73rd overall pick in the third round of the 2025 draft. Thomas is a pure press cornerback who has the physicality that fits Aaron Glenn's defensive system well.
"He has average top-end speed but competes to shrink the receiver’s downfield catch odds using his length and ball skills," Lance Zuerlein reported. "He’s more likely to spoil a catch than make a play on the football that results in a turnover, but that could change with more experience. He’s below average in run support, although he improved in that area in 2024. Thomas needs more seasoning, but he could become a good starter within two or three years."
New York signed Brandon Stephens to a three-year deal with the team at the start of the offseason. Originally, the belief was he would start opposite of Sauce Gardner.
That may not be the case anymore at this point. If New York were to move one player to safety, it could be a sign that move may be coming to the very least.
At the very least, it's something to keep an eye on.
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