Jets' under-the-radar player to watch: TE Tyler Conklin
Jets tight end Tyler Conklin speaks to the media during training camp in Florham Park, N.J., on July 26. Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy
Tyler Conklin, TE
His signing was right after that of fellow tight end C.J. Uzomah, but Conklin shouldn't be an afterthought. He figures to be a big part of the offense and could turn out to be a weapon.
Conklin had a terrific camp and made a quick connection with Zach Wilson. He is coming off the best season of his four-year career (61 catches, 591 yards and three touchdowns with the Vikings).
The tight end is so important in this system and targeted often. Conklin could surpass his numbers from last season.
Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.
