The New York Jets‘ defense teems with talent and name recognition. Quinnen Williams, C.J. Mosley, and Sauce Gardner are the most easily recognizable, but Bryce Huff and Quincy Williams have vaulted themselves into national attention with their superb play this season. Jermaine Johnson is garnering more recognition with his strong play in recent weeks. Meanwhile, underrated stars like D.J. Reed and Michael Carter II round out the best cornerback room in the NFL.
Still, amidst all the noise, there’s one Jets player who’s performing as well as anyone without too much fanfare. There’s something about being the other defensive tackle on the Jets that makes Quinton Jefferson fly under the radar.