Jamien Sherwood treated art 2022
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the rookie season for the Jets’ 2021 rookie class. We continue today with a look at linebacker Jamien Sherwood, who was drafted out of Auburn in the fifth round.
Sherwood was the first of two linebackers selected by the Jets in last year’s draft, each of whom had actually played the safety position in college. These selections signify the recent shift towards smaller players with more range at the linebacker positions, a trend which the Jets’ coaching staff has been on board with for some time as they strive for a move towards “positionless football”.
With C.J. Mosley returning and a significant one-year deal being given to Jarrad Davis, it seemed likely that Sherwood and his fellow day three pick Hamsah Nasirildeen probably would only see action in a rotational role and on special teams as they got a chance to develop into their new role.
Unfortunately, despite Mosley’s season which…