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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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FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 31: James Harrison #92 of the New England Patriots works against Kelvin Beachum #68 of the New York Jets during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 31: James Harrison #92 of the New England Patriots works against Kelvin Beachum #68 of the New York Jets during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

OT: Kelvin Beachum

Kelvin Beachum was the best member of the Jets offensive line in 2017. According to Pro Football Focus Elite, Kelvin Beachum’s Pass Blocking Efficiency (96.1) rating was 20th in the NFL among tackles who played at least 50 percent of their team’s snaps. Also, the 29 pressures he allowed was one of lowest in the NFL.

OG: Andrew Norwell (free agent)

Mark Chichester of Pro Football Focus listed the top 15 free agents by grade, and not only was Norwell in the top five overall, but he was the top lineman overall. The fact that he’s an interior lineman is a plus for the Jets. The Jets interior linemen allowed 101 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus Elite. According to Chichester’s piece, Norwell is the fourth since Pro Football Focus started recording pressure stats to not allow a sack or hit in 500 or more pass blocking snaps.

C: Billy Price (Draft pick)

The last time the Jets selected the best center in the NFL Draft, he was a first round pick from Ohio State and a mainstay on the offensive line for a decade. Price is undoubtedly the best center in college football, and his ability to handle big nose tackles one-on-one is key to that. The Jets need a huge upgrade at center, and Price gives them that immediately.

OG: Isaiah Wynn (Draft pick)

Wynn played left tackle for the Georgia Bulldogs, but his size and build will force the Jets to move him inside. Pro Football Focus Elite gave him a pass blocking efficiency of 98.5 (out of 100), and he only allowed four pressures (two sacks) on the season for the Bulldogs.

OT: Nate Solder (free agent)

Given that Solder has been a solid run blocker, according to the piece written by Mark Chichester of Pro Football Focus, he’s definitely been an inconsistent pass blocker. That makes his a solid candidate to move to right tackle, and the combination of Beachum and Solder could bring out the best in both of them.

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