The New York Jets came into the 2021 season with plenty of new faces, leading them to second in the NFL in snaps played by rookies. In particular, the cornerback room was a point of emphasis for letting young guys get their shot at starting.
Heading into the season, head coach Robert Saleh and the Jets ignored conventional wisdom and opted to give his rookie cornerbacks every opportunity to prove their worth. The room of Bryce Hall (2nd year) and Brandin Echols (6th-round pick) started on the outside with Michael Carter II (5th-round pick) holding down the slot.