Alijah Vera-Tucker Fantasy

The New York Jets signed first-round offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (the 14th overall pick in this year's draft) to a four-year rookie deal worth $15.885 million fully guaranteed on Tuesday. The deal includes an $8.9 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. Vera-Tucker will line up on the left side next to left tackle Mekhi Becton as they try to protect rookie first-round quarterback Zach Wilson in 2021. The 6-foot-4, 315-pounder played both tackle and guard at USC, but he will be moved inside at the next level. He should start immediately in what has become a much improved offensive line in New York.

Jul. 20th • 9:13 PM

The Jets selected USC guard Alijah Vera-Tucker with the 14th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. With New York taking Zach Wilson out of BYU with the No. 2 overall pick, the team added some adequate protection to upgrade one of the worst offensive lines in the league. Arguably the best guard available, Vera-Tucker's presence in the Big Apple could make a difference in slightly raising the draft stocks of Wilson, Tevin Coleman, Denzel Mims, and Corey Davis, among others.

Apr. 29th • 10:22 PM