Elijah Riley didn’t need much time to make a good impression on Jets coaches.
The Jets signed the Port Jefferson product and former Newfield star off the Eagles practice squad on Nov. 9, and he has picked up the defensive system quickly. Riley earned his first NFL start last week. The Jets are "excited about" Riley’s potential and some of the traits he’s shown.
"He’s got natural moxie, instinct, feel for the game," defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said. "He’s been here two weeks and he’s already got a real strong grasp of this defense. Does he have it?