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Can the New York Jets rely on Pierre Desir in 2020 as their top cornerback?

The New York Jets are undoubtedly taking an interesting approach with their cornerbacks unit, featuring new signing Pierre Desir, formerly of the Indianapolis Colts, as one of their primary options. At 29 years old, Desir is a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He played football in Division II with Washburn, where he eventually earned himself a fourth-round selection (127th overall) in the 2014 draft by the Cleveland Browns.

Desir is a quality corner that has played inconsistently throughout his career. In 2019, he earned a 64.9% completion rate against and allowed five touchdowns. He also logged a 13.