Jets special teams coach Chris Banjo knows a thing or two about long-shot special teamers making the NFL.
In 2013, he made the Green Bay Packers on his special teams prowess as a UDFA safety.
So he knows the road UDFA WR Jamaal Pritchett is on right now, and Banjo liked what he saw from the South Alabama product in the spring.
“He’s showing continued progress on a day-to-day basis and another guy who’s also willing and loves to compete as well,” Banjo said. “So, if [he] continues to put those things together and string those things along, it could end up being good for him.”
Pritchett is a talented return man with excellent elusiveness in the open field who Banjo describes as “a guy who’s dynamic back there.”
He was also a standout receiver at South Alabama last year, hauling in 91 receptions and nine touchdowns.
Pritchett is a quick as a tick offensive Swiss Army Knife who can be used in many different ways – in the slot, on bubble screens, jet sweeps, and as a returner.
But his meal ticket to initially hang around could be on special teams.
Right now, he’s a backup returner, but as we know in the world of NFL football, depth charts can change quickly.
“I think when we talk about our depth chart from a special team’s perspective, I know AG (Aaron Glenn) has said this and I echo the same sentiment, those depth charts are written in pencil,” Banjo said.
So keep an eye on Pritchett this summer.
He has enough talent to hang around with a good camp and preseason.
*****
Don’t forget to subscribe to Jets Confidential Magazine. Our new issue is coming out in two weeks, and is chock-full of great info on Gang Green you won’t read anywhere else. Grab a combo deal with the magazine and our Website Whispers (Dan’s Insiders) for just $74.95 per year. Click below for options . . .
