The 2022 NFL Draft will likely go down as the best thing Joe Douglas ever did for the New York Jets. That class delivered multiple franchise cornerstones and helped reshape the roster’s foundation for years to come. But while that weekend produced some undeniable hits, not every selection has lived up to the hype.
Former third-round pick Jeremy Ruckert has fallen short of expectations since entering the NFL in 2022. The Long Island native quickly became a fan favorite due to his hometown hero status, but his production on the field never matched the hype.
Ruckert enters the 2025 summer competing with rookie second-round pick Mason Taylor for the starting tight end job, but even with the LSU product out nursing a high-ankle sprain, this doesn't appear to be much of a competition.