The Jets have signed wide receiver Calvin Jackson and offensive lineman Derrick Kelly, who were among the tryout players in rookie minicamp this past weekend.
Jackson (5-8, 193) started his career at Independence Community College for two seasons where he overlapped with Jets first-round pick Jermaine Johnson. Jackson then transferred to Washington State. In four seasons with the Cougars, he totaled 104 receptions, 1,403 yards and 10 TDs. He had a career year in 2021 with 66 catches, 987 yards (second in the Pac-12) and 7 TDs. His father, Calvin Jackson Sr., played defensive back at Auburn and played with the Dolphins from 1994-99.
Kelly (6-5, 320) signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State in 2019. He spent his rookie season on the practice squad, made the 53-man roster in the 2020 season and played in 6 games. Kelly, who overlapped with Jets second-year LB Hamsah Nasirildeen for two seasons in Tallahassee, spent most of last season with the Giants…