New York Jets 2017 Roster Preview: Offensive Linemen
By Sean Dyer
LT Jeff Adams, LG Chris Bordelon, C Alex Balducci, RG Ben Braden, and RT Javarius Leamon
These five are listed as the third-team offensive line on the New York Jets first unofficial depth chart.
Jeff Adams spent the last three years with the Houston Texans but he only saw action in four games over that span. Adams is competing for a reserve tackle spot but he, like everyone in this group, has an uphill battle ahead of him.
Chris Bordelon went undrafted out of Division I-AA Nicholls State and will be competing for a reserve role. Best case, Bordelon makes the New York Jets practice squad.
Alex Balducci was a college defensive lineman who switched to the O-line in the NFL. He saw action in two games last year for the San Francisco 49ers but he’s a longshot to make the Jets roster. A spot on New York’s practice squad is more realistic so he can continue his transition to the offensive side of the ball.
Ben Braden went undrafted out of Michigan, despite some thinking he would be a late round draft pick. Braden signed with the Jets and hopes to earn a reserve tackle/guard spot. A practice squad spot is more realistic for Ben Braden.
Undrafted out of South Carolina State, Javarius Leamon will look to make the jump from small school to the NFL. At 6’7″ 332 lb., Leamon has the size to be an NFL tackle but a year on the practice squad would help him in his development.