Jets ink Pair of Sixth-Round Picks

By Glenn Naughton Posted On May 6, 2017

By Glenn Naughton

The Jets officially got the signing of their draft picks under way when they came to terms with two sixth-round draft choices in RB Elijah McGuire and CB Derrick Jones.

RB Elijah McGuire and CB Derrick Jones have signed their rookie contracts.

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The pair of late-round picks will look to find a spot on the Jets 53-man roster or practice squad in 2017, with McGuire having the upper hand if he’s looking to stick as a return man given his ability as a return man, something head coach Todd Bowles cited as a reason for his selection.

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