In April 2021, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas bet the house on guard Alijah Vera-Tucker out of USC when he traded up nine spots to take him in the NFL Draft. Many considered him to be the draft’s best guard, and so far, he has lived up to the expectations.
On Tuesday, Vera-Tucker was named to Pro Football Focus’ All-Rookie offensive line alongside Ra’Shawn Slater, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, and Penei Sewell.
Vera-Tucker had an up-and-down season for New York, but overall, he had a very solid season for a rookie.