New York Jets 2017 Roster Preview: Defensive Linemen

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 13: Muhammad Wilkerson
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 13: Muhammad Wilkerson /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 06: Sheldon Richardson and Leonard Williams (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 06: Sheldon Richardson and Leonard Williams (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Final Depth Chart

The defensive line will be the New York Jets strength in 2017.

A defensive front with Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson, and Leonard Williams will be tough for opposing offensive lines to block.

I think Steve McLendon wins his starting nose tackle job back. Lawrence Thomas, Deon Simon, and Anthony Johnson hold onto their reserve spots to fill out the depth chart.

Mike Pennel and Devon Still will make their cases for roster spots but Pennel’s issues with past suspensions may hurt him and Still just started too late after signing in early August.

Tomorrow, we’ll take a look at the linebackers who will be lining up behind the New York Jets talented defensive front.

2017 NYJ Defensive Line Depth Chart Prediction

  1. DE Muhammad Wilkerson
  2. DE Sheldon Richardson
  3. NT Steve McLendon
  4. DE Leonard Williams
  5. DE Lawrence Thomas
  6. DT Deon Simon
  7. DE Anthony Johnson

Next: New York Jets 2017 Roster Preview: Offensive Linemen

New York Jets 2017 Roster Preview:

Quarterbacks

Running Backs

Wide Receivers

Tight Ends

Offensive Linemen

Defensive Linemen

Linebackers (Aug. 23)

Cornerbacks (Aug. 24)

Safeties (Aug. 25)