Forgotten Jets breakout candidate could change everything for shaky DL

NY Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III | Al Pereira/GettyImagesLeonard Taylor III entered the NFL as one of the most surprising undrafted players in the 2024 class. Once seen as a potential first-round pick, the former five-star recruit instead shockingly went unselected before landing quietly with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.

Now, entering his second NFL season, Taylor faces a different challenge. After flashing intriguing pass-rush upside in limited action as a rookie, the former Miami standout is simultaneously fighting to carve out a role in a thin Jets defensive tackle rotation and earn a spot on the 53-man roster.

If Taylor is able to secure his place and build…