New York Jets: Top five undrafted free agent additions after 2020 NFL Draft

1. Lawrence Cager, Wide Receiver, Georgia

This was a very interesting pickup for the New York Jets. Cager started his career at the University of Miami where he played from 2015 to 2018. He then was granted a graduate transfer to Georgia where he was limited to just nine games with six starts.

Cager is a big and physical receiver with great hands that uses his body well to box out defenders. At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Cager has a decent chance to become a legitimate red-zone target for Darnold.

There are plenty of reasons why Cager went undrafted though. The first reason is he’s a very limited receiver. He doesn’t have the speed to separate from defensive backs making him solely a red zone threat. He could come in on certain situations where they need to pick up a first down as he is very good in jump ball situations. However, I just do not see him as a starting receiver in the NFL.

Another reason, and possibly the biggest reason Cager went undrafted, is his injury history. It all dates back to 2016 when he tore his ACL in a preseason game while playing for Miami. He did have a decent return in 2017 grabbing three touchdowns on 16 receptions. However, after pursuing a graduate transfer to Georgia, the injury bug hit Cager once more.

Numerous injuries forced him to miss most of the season where he played in just nine games for the Bulldogs. He did have decent production in those games grabbing four touchdowns on 33 receptions with 476 yards.

Cager still has a very good shot at making the New York Jets roster as they lack any depth at the receiver position. They signed Breshad Perriman after losing Anderson and drafted Denzel Mims in the second round, but they still need upgrades. Jamison Crowder is their most productive receiver coming out of the slot, but they do not have any depth on the outside.

Cager could become a nice weapon in the red zone for Gang Green if he could remain healthy enough to make the roster.

2. George Campbell, Wide Receiver, WVU

The New York Jets grabbed another big receiver that has nice talent, but also an extensive injury sheet. Campbell committed to Florida State as a five-star recruit, but his time as a Seminole was marred by injuries.

After playing three games in his freshman season Campbell was forced to redshirt his 2016 season due to injury. His 2017 season was again filled with injuries as he was limited to four games. In 2018 Campbell played seven games, but only garnered four catches.

Like Cager, Campbell pursued a graduate transfer and ended up in West Virginia for the 2019 season. His time at WVU was strange when looking at his stats. He only had 19 receptions but had big-time production in limited reps. He finished with 469 yards (24.7 yards per reception) and 7 touchdowns.

Not only can Campbell make the most of his playing time, but he also can help out on special teams. He’s proven to be a capable tackler and could provide some versatility for the New York Jets. Not to mention he’s 6-foot-4 with blazing speed, as he ran a 4.36 40-yard dash. The lack of depth at receiver could help his chances of making the team.