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New York Jets: Predicting the 25 starters for 2018 season

By Michael Pallas

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 19: Christian Hackenberg #5 of the New York Jets drops back to pass during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Detroit Lions on August 19, 2017 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Jets 16-6. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 19: Christian Hackenberg #5 of the New York Jets drops back to pass during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Detroit Lions on August 19, 2017 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Jets 16-6. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

TE: Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Multiple reports, including Gang Green Nation and SportsNet New York, have Austin Seferian-Jenkins rejecting a two-year, $8 million deal offered by the Jets. That notwithstanding, he will start for Jets come Week 1.

Seferian-Jenkins was a valuable weapon for the Jets in 2017. He set a career high in yards with 357. Additionally, he had three touchdowns, which was the second-highest of his career. According to Pro Football Focus Elite, he was also very reliable. He only had two drops on 52 catchable balls, a 3.85 percent drop rate. That was the third lowest among tight ends who played at least 50 percent of his team’s snaps in 2017.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins also told NJ Advanced Media that he wants to remain a Jet for a long time.

"“I would love to be here long term. I love this place. I consider this home for me.”"

The Jets gave him the chance the Buccaneers didn’t after his DUI. He made changes to his life by quitting drinking and losing weight. He’s proven that he wants to be here and this team means a lot to him. Seferian-Jenkins can be the tight end the Jets have needed for a long time. The future is bright for both he team and him.

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