The New York Jets are kicking the tires on another talented player.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared on social media that the green and white are hosting former All-Pro return specialist Jakeem Grant for a workout “on a tryout basis” at mandatory minicamp.
Two-time All-Pro return man Jakeem Grant will participate in the #Jets minicamp this week on a tryout basis, per source. pic.twitter.com/7TDuWx9JTp
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 10, 2024
Low Risk vs. High Reward Kind of Move for the Jets
Grant, 31, originally entered the NFL back in 2016 as the No. 186 overall pick in the sixth round.
He has played for three different NFL organizations over the last eight years. However, over the last two years, Grant has been dealing with some serious injury issues.
In 2022 he tore his Achilles and missed the entire campaign. The following year he ruptured his patellar tendon which forced him to miss the 2023 season.
When healthy, Grant has proven to be a dynamic playmaker. The former Texas Tech product has been an okay receiver on offense. He has registered 100 receptions for 1,140 receiving yards and has hauled in seven touchdowns.
However, he has really cut his teeth as an ace on special teams.
Grant was nominated as a second-team All-Pro in 2020 and 2021. He also earned a Pro Bowl nomination for 2021. During his career, Grant has brought back four punt return touchdowns to the house and two kick return touchdowns.
Grant has over 1,228 career punt return yards and 2,699 kick return yards to his name. He has averaged 10.3 yards per punt return and 24.5 yards per kick return.
This is a developing story and we’ll provide more details as they become available.
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