The New York Jets have signed their 5th round draft pick, tight end Jordan Leggett from Clemson. Leggett joins wide receiver Chad Hansen, who signed earlier this week, running back Elijah McGuire and cornerback Derrick Jones who signed on May 5th.
Leggett (6’5″, 258) stood tall the last two seasons for the Tigers. After last season he was named an All-ACC first-teamer and a John Mackey Award finalist. He had 46 catches for 736 yards (16.0 yards/catch) and seven TDs for Clemson’s 2016 national championship team after totaling 40-525-8 as a junior.