New York Jets: 3 Pro Bowl locks for the 2018 season

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 03: Robby Anderson #11 of the New York Jets carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 03, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The New York Jets defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 38-31. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 15: Strong safety Jamal Adams #33 of the New York Jets celebrates against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of their game at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

2. Jamal Adams, SS

When General Manager Mike Maccagnan chose Adams with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, he envisioned constructing a strong secondary through the draft and free agency. The LSU product was the first building block in an overhaul of one of the worst defensive backfields in the NFL. Fellow safety Marcus Maye (39th overall) followed in the next round and free agent cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Trumaine Johnson (more on him later) were brought on board.

The Jets now have a chance to have one of the premier secondaries in the entire league. Adams is their fiery, vocal leader. He’s even been known to trash talk a little. Despite some hiccups along the way, the Lewisville, TX native enjoyed a solid rookie campaign in 2017.

Adams played all 16 games and finished third on the squad in tackles (63) and added six pass defensed, two sacks, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. He was also stout in run defense by using his physicality in the box or his athleticism in the open field to make tackles.

However, Adams still needs to show improvement in pass defense, especially covering tight ends down the seam. He was burned on several occasions by some of the top tight ends in the NFL. The 6-1, 213-pounder certainly has the ability and football IQ to better his pass coverage skills.

A member of the 2017 NFL All-Rookie contingent, Adams will only get better. His ceiling is very high. Therefore, when the 2018 season has concluded, Adams will be participating in his first Pro Bowl.

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