Which Jets UDFAs have the best chance of contributing during 2026 season?

With the Jets rookie minicamp taking place over the weekend, the Jets confirmed 12 undrafted free agent signings they brought in to supplement general manager Darren Mougey ’s second draft class. Last season, plenty of undrafted rookies ended up seeing action with the Jets, including quarterback Brady Cook , who started down the stretch. Defensive tackle Payton Page also made it onto the roster and there were also promising additions at the wide receiver and defensive back positions.

Let’s break down some of the potential contributors from this year’s signings: Louisville WR Caullin Lacy Lacy was the highest ranked player of all the undrafted signings for the Jets, according to Scouts Inc. , and the Jets reportedly gave him more guaranteed money than anyone else as well. That usually means they intend to retain him on the practice squad at the very least.

Although he is only 5-foot-9 and 183 pounds and posted disappointing workout numbers during the pre-draft process, Lacy had a productive college career, which saw him rack up over 1,300 receiving yards as a teammate of current Jets receiver Jamaal Pritchett in 2023. He was also a return game threat on both punts and kickoffs, as he had four touchdowns in his career and led the ACC in punt return average last season. Colorado OL Xavier Hill Hill was regarded as Colorado’s best draft prospect this year, having also previously played for both Memphis and LSU.

However, he still went undrafted despite impressing with a 40-yard dash clocked at under five seconds and a 30-inch vertical jump at his pro day. Most scouts believe Hill will be an interior lineman at the NFL level and he’s been practicing at all three interior positions, having previously displayed versatility by starting at both guard and tackle in college. Toledo RB Chip Trayanum Trayanum was a rotational back for Arizona State, Ohio State and Kentucky before transferring to Toledo ahead of the 2025 season.