The raw talent encouraged a potential first-round selection. At worst, perhaps a second-round slot. Instead, issues plaguing his stock forced Jachai Polite to slip into the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan took advantage. At least, at this stage of the game, we think he did.
Ready or not, Jachai Polite means everything to the Gregg Williams defense in 2019.
Polite, 21, regularly runs a 40 right up there with the big boys. His speed off the edge is a box that remains checked.