The Jets didn’t waste time signing undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft.
On Saturday, the Jets began adding players to their roster ahead of rookie minicamp.
After the draft, the Jets still needed to solidify a few positions of need, such as adding another quarterback and increasing depth at receiver and on the defensive line. Last year, three undrafted free agents (Braiden McGregor, Leonard Taylor III, and Eric Watts) made the Jets’ 53-man roster.
Out of the 14 undrafted free agents the Jets have signed, several talented players have a chance to make the roster following training camp. Here are a few of the players who could have a shot to turn heads during OTAs and minicamp this spring.
BRADY COOK, QB, MISSOURI
The Jets did not select a quarterback during the 2025 NFL Draft, which might have surprised some. But they added a quarterback in Cook, who was a teammate of the Jets’ first-round selection, Armand Membou, at Missouri.
Cook threw for 9,251 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions during his five seasons in Columbia. In his final season for the Tigers, Cook finished with 2,535 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions.
Cook has a solid arm, good accuracy and touch, and the ability to move inside and outside the pocket. He dealt with wrist and ankle injuries last season, which led to inaccurate passes. But when healthy, Cook could potentially be a decent backup in the league and should challenge for a third-string/practice-squad roster spot.
DONOVAN EDWARDS, RB, MICHIGAN
The Jets have a deep backfield with Breece Hall, Braleon Allen, and Isaiah Davis, but Edwards is an intriguing free agent signing. Despite being the 2020 Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year, Edwards never lived up to expectations with the Wolverines.
In four seasons at Michigan, Edwards rushed for 2,251 yards and 19 touchdowns. However, he never registered more than 991 rushing yards in any of his four seasons in Ann Arbor.
After rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns in Michigan’s 2024 national championship victory against Washington, Edwards was expected to be one of the best running backs in the nation during his senior season. However, he rushed for just 589 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games for a Michigan offense that finished 129th in total offense.
Edwards has dealt with various injuries throughout his career, including a partially torn patellar tendon. But he has the potential to be an effective third-down threat and receiver out of the backfield.
QUENTIN SKINNER, WR, KANSAS
Skinner caught 25 passes for 557 yards and four touchdowns in his senior season for the Jayhawks, averaging a career-high 22.2 yards per reception. He was a low-volume receiver during his time at Kansas, finishing with 80 catches for 1,584 yards and 11 touchdowns in four seasons.
As a tall, lanky receiver at 6-5, 195 pounds, Skinner is a decent route-runner who has speed and explosiveness to separate from defenders. He can play every receiver spot offensively. Skinner does have a problem with drops and his lack of strength. However, his overall skill set is enough to warrant an undrafted free agent roster spot.
JA’MARKIS WESTON, DL/SPECIAL TEAMS, FLORIDA
During his time at Florida, Weston was a Swiss Army knife for the Gators. He began his career at wide receiver and later made an impact as a key special-teams player as a gunner.
Weston also has flexibility as a returner after averaging 14.2 yards per attempt with the Gators. The Jets could possibly use a special-teams gunner after Irv Charles tore his ACL last December during an overtime loss to the Dolphins. So Weston will have an opportunity to make the Jets roster.
JORDAN CLARK, S, NOTRE DAME
Clark’s name may sound familiar because of his father. He is the son of former Steelers safety and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark. He began his career at Arizona State before transferring to Notre Dame.
During his lone season for the Fighting Irish, Clark played primarily a nickel role in the secondary. He registered 37 tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception.
Clark didn’t receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in February, but he participated in Notre Dame’s Pro Day, where he registered a 4.64 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
OTHER UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS
Dymere Miller, WR, Rutgers
Dean Clark, S, Fresno State
Jamaal Pritchett, WR, South Alabama
Gus Hartwig, C, Purdue
Leander Wiegand, G, Germany
Fatorma Mulbah, DT, West Virginia
Jared Bartlett, LB, Cincinnati
Aaron Smith, LB South Carolina State
Caden Davis, K, Ole Miss
