Having looked at each of the Jets’ draft picks in detail

White Eric Tomlinson Jerseys , we’re now going to move on to discuss each of their undrafted free agent signings. We begin today with a breakdown of Incarnate Word edge..."Having looked at each of the Jets’ draft picks in detail, we’re now going to move on to discuss each of their undrafted free agent signings. We begin today with a breakdown of Incarnate Word edge defender Justin Alexandre.The 21-year old is listed at 6’5” and 256 pounds and was an all-Southland Conference first teamer in 2018. He recorded 11 sacks in his two seasons at UIW, including 8.5 in his senior year.BackgroundAlexandre, who is from Elmont, NY, didn’t get any scholarship offers out of high school so he ended up attending ASA Brooklyn at the junior college level.While he was listed on their roster, initially as a tight end, records indicate he didn’t play much there, as he’s only credited with having made two appearances and two tackles.At the end of his sophomore year, thanks to a recommendation from his former defensive line coach, he was able to get a transfer to Incarnate Word, where was a rotational player in his junior year and became a full-time starter as a senior.In 2017, Alexandre made 21 tackles, including 4.5 for loss, with 2.5 sacks. He was also credited with two passes defensed and five hurries.As a senior, Alexandre had a breakout year, as Incarnate Word - who had been 1-10 in 2017 - improved to 6-5, losing in the first round of the postseason. Alexandre contributed 55 tackles including 12.5 for loss Eric Tomlinson Jerseys 2019 , with 8.5 sacks and two passes defensed. He also forced three fumbles.Alexandre was invited to participate in the 2019 College Gridiron Showcase, but was not a combine attendee and didn’t play in any other all-star games.Following the draft, Alexandre was signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent; their only Division II player from this year’s UDFA haul.Now let’s take a look at what Alexandre brings to the table, divided into categories.Measurables/AthleticismAlexandre bulked up for his pro day at the end of March, as he measured in at 267 pounds. He had only been 255 at the College Gridiron Showcase in early January.His pro day workout numbers were quite disappointing though, as he only ran a 4.94 and his explosiveness and agility numbers were slightly below average. He posted a decent number in the bench press though, with 23 reps.Alexandre has excellent length, with his arms being over 34 inches long and his wingspan just under 82 inches.UsageAlexandre played a variety of techniques, sometimes matching up with a guard inside, while at other times lining up wide to rush off the edge.He played primarily with his hand in the dirt in 2017, but started to play more as a stand-up linebacker on the edge in 2018. He has said he prefers this and attributed the success in his senior year to being more comfortable within that role.As noted, he seems to have been originally listed as a tight end while at the junior college level.MotorAlexandre gives good effort, shows relentlessness and doesn’t give up on plays. Here’s a good example of that mindset in action.He’s also shown to be capable of handling a large workload, as he played 50 or more snaps in two of UIW’s three games against Division I opposition in 2018.Pass rushAlexandre is blessed with good length and he uses this well to free himself from his blocker. He can create some good pressure off the edge and shows a good ability to accelerate around the corner.He also displays some ability to transition from speed-to-power or to get some traction with a bull rush.Level of competition is obviously a concern, but he fared reasonably well in three games against Division I opposition in 2018 as he recorded 10 total pressures, albeit with no sacks.Alexandre has said his idol and the player he models his game after is former Giant Justin Tuck.Run defenseAlexandre has also had some production against the run, especially in his senior year. He’s particularly adept at coming downhill and does a good job in pursuit.However, there are times where he gets swallowed up by blockers in the trenches and pad level can be an issue at times. On this play White Darryl Roberts Jerseys , he tries to shoot a gap, but the right tackle just uses his momentum against him to take him down and create a running lane.TechniqueWhen Alexandre keeps his pad level low, he can demonstrate some good technique in the running game. Once again, he is able to use his length to his advantage, extending his arms to get separation on this play.While Alexandre has a developing toolbox of pass rush moves, including straight-arm, arm over and rip moves, this is something he can continue to refine at the next level with a view towards mastering some of these moves. On this play, he sets up for an outside rush and then shows quickness on a jab-step to the inside.TacklingAlexandre seems to be a solid tackler who will wrap up his man and take him down, while also being able to use his long wingspan to extend his range. He shows impressive strength to complete this play.He had a few missed tackles in the available footage, but generally made the play most of the time.CoverageAlexandre doesn’t have a lot of experience of dropping into coverage so far in his career. He had a few passes defensed, but these were primarily from batted balls at the line.On this play, he dropped off the line and pursued the receiver to the outside to make a tackle to force a punt.Instincts/IntelligenceAlexandre has described himself as intelligent and the footage seems to back that up. He makes a lot of plays where he is disciplined and stay at home to react quickly to play fakes and read option looks.Here’s a good example of him battling with his blocker but keeping his head up and his eyes on the ball the whole time so that he is able to make the play.Special teamsAlexandre didn’t play much on special teams at UIW, but made a special teams tackle on his only play in kick coverage against Fresno State in his first ever game for them.Otherwise, he only really contributed by being on the field when the other team was kicking field goals and extra points. He’ll need to do more than that to have a chance at impressing the Jets in preseason.Attitude/DemeanorAlexandre is a high-energy player who was considered a leader at UIW. He is said to be mature and has a team-focused approach. He has said he’s been inspired by his mother’s courageous battle against cancer.On the field, he’s an intense competitor, but plays with discipline and doesn’t seem to have issues with penalty flags.InjuriesAlexandre played in every game while he was at UIW. As noted, not much information is available about his time at ASA but it seems like he barely played. That may or may not have been due to injury though.Scheme FitAlexandre’s versatility should serve him well early on Darryl Roberts Jerseys 2019 , but he’ll need to adjust to the added complexity of pro-level defenses, as well as learning to drop and cover on a more regular basis.ConclusionsIt’s extremely difficult to scout lower-level players because it can be impossible to place their contributions into context. Alexandre has many impressive plays on his highlight reel, but he’s primarily taking advantage of speed or power advantages or sloppy technical play from his blockers that he isn’t likely to see replicated at the pro level.His length is good and he shows some burgeoning ability to use that to his advantage. That’s the kind of attribute coaches will figure they can work with and try to build a foundation around. His improvement from 2017 to 2018 is also a good sign of his potential.However, this player is an extreme long-shot to make any short-term contributions. If he can make it to preseason and then display that he has some upside, a practice squad spot could be his ultimate goal. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. 鈥?Aaron Rodgers refused to sit this one out, even with the playoffs out of the question. And he willed the Green Bay Packers from setting some dubious franchise history.A banged-up Rodgers threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with 6:23 left in overtime, capping an eye-popping performance by leading the Packers to a wild 44-38 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.More Packers coverage from FOX Sports WisconsinGreen Bay Packers 2019 NFL draft capsulesPackers close out 2019 draft, select LB Summers in seventh roundPackers add CB Hollman, RB Williams in sixth roundPackers address defense in fifth round, select DL Kingsley KekePackers use third-round pick to select TE Jace SternbergerThe win was the Packers’ first on the road this season 鈥?snapping a nine-game skid away from Lambeau Field dating to last season 鈥?and it prevented them from becoming the first Green Bay squad since 1958 to go an entire season without a win away from home.“It’s good for the young guys to see what the locker room on the road feels like with a win, what the plane flight feels like,” Rodgers said. “How special that plane ride is after a road victory.”And this one was all on Rodgers, who was masterful in the fourth quarter and the overtime period for the Packers (6-8-1).He threw for 442 yards and touchdowns to Adams and Jake Kumerow, and also ran for two scores 鈥?his first since the 2016 season. That’s despite a groin issue that nagged him last week, and a knee ailment that has bothered him all season. Rodgers was intent on playing, and believed it proved something.“That it matters, even when the record isn’t great and you’re not going to the playoffs White Brent Qvale Jerseys ,” he said. “That I have a lot of pride. I love competing in anything. I don’t want to look back in 20 years and wonder, ‘What if I had played that game? Could something special have happened? What would it look like to my teammates if they knew I kind of quit on them?’ I hope my teammates know I’m never going to quit on them.“I’m going to battle through anything I’ve got, and they did the same.”They certainly did, erasing a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit and improving to 2-1 under interim coach Joe Philbin, who replaced the fired Mike McCarthy earlier this month.“I think it speaks a lot about the character of the guys,” Philbin said. “They never stopped believing that they could get the job done.”The loss for the Jets (4-11) overshadowed a dazzling performance by rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for a career-high 341 yards 鈥?but never got a chance with the ball in overtime. Darnold was 24 of 35 passing with TDs to Robby Anderson, Chris Herndon and Elijah McGuire, who also ran for a score.“As an offense, we’ve just got to finish,” Darnold said. “We had a chance to put the game away.”It was also likely the final home game for coach Todd Bowles, who’s expected to be fired after next week’s game at New England.The Jets were done in by penalties, getting called for a whopping 16 that cost them 172 yards. Bowles was critical of the officiating crew, saying some of the calls against New York shouldn’t have happened.“I haven’t seen one like that in my 18, 19 years in the league,” Bowles said. “I thought we were playing two teams: I thought we were playing the Packers and the striped shirts.”After the Packers won the OT toss and elected to receive, Rodgers took over 鈥?as he has so many times throughout his career.On third-and-10 from the Packers 40, Rodgers got hit as he was throwing and his pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling hung in the air and fell incomplete 鈥?but Trumaine Johnson was called for pass interference Brent Qvale Jerseys 2019 , putting the ball at the Jets 27. Moments later, a pass interference call on Buster Skrine gave the Packers the ball at the 6.Rodgers ran it in 鈥?but right tackle Bryan Bulaga was called for holding. 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But three straight passes fell incomplete and New York settled for a tying 33-yard field goal by Jason Myers with 17 seconds left in regulation.SPECIAL SPECIAL TEAMSRoberts returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score late in the first half, the second of his career, to highlight a solid outing by New York’s special teams unit.Rontez Miles took a direct snap on a punt on fourth-and-1 from the Jets 31 in the fourth quarter and ran up the middle for 4 yards and a first down. Anthony Wint also forced a fumble on a kickoff earlier in the game.The one hiccup came on the game’s opening drive, when Jason Myers 鈥?picked for his first Pro Bowl 鈥?was wide left on a 45-yard attempt.LEO LOSES COOLJets defensive end Leonard Williams was ejected after throwing a punch at Bulaga in the second quarter. The penalty gave the Packers the ball at the Jets 7.Jamaal Williams took the ensuing handoff, stayed in bounds after a hit by Jamal Adams and stretched his body 鈥?and the ball 鈥?over the goal line for a TD that made it 21-14 with 1:33 left.INJURIESPackers LG Lane Taylor hurt a knee in the first quarter and CB Jaire Alexander injured his groin in the first half. Neither returned.UP NEXTPackers: Host Detroit next Sunday.Jets: At New England next Sunday.