Predicting Jets' Top NFL Training Camp Breakout Players

The New York Jets carry a ton of potential into training camp.

The Jets spent the offseason loading the offensive skill positions with young and exciting players who could add another element to the Aaron Rodgers-led offense.

Third-round pick Malachi Corley has the potential to be the star not just of training camp, but of the Jets' 2024 campaign.

The Western Kentucky product will be the most-watched rookie this summer, and if he excels, the Jets could have three star pass-catchers for Rodgers to work with.

There should also be excitement at running back and tight end regarding the potential of Isaiah Davis and Kenny Yeboah.

Their profiles are not as large as Corley's going into training camp, but they can morph themselves into key contributors as well.

Malachi Corley

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FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 04: Malachi Corley #17 of the New York Jets participates in drills during New York Jets OTA Offseason Workouts at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

A wide receiver triumvirate of Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams and Malachi Corley could take the Jets into the postseason with a healthy Aaron Rodgers at the helm.

Corley totaled 2,279 receiving yards in his last two seasons at Western Kentucky. He was 16 yards in 2023 away from consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns.

Corley's dynamism out of the slot could be the ideal complement to Wilson and Williams, who will do a ton of work on the outside.

The third-round pick could also interchange positions on the field with the top two receivers to keep opposing secondaries off balance.

Corley has not made an on-field impact in a game yet, but his collegiate production and small glimpses from OTAs have created a ton of excitement around his rookie campaign.

Isaiah Davis

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FRISCO, TX - JANUARY 07: South Dakota State Jackrabbits running back Isaiah Davis (22) turns the corner during the FCS championship game between Montana Grizzlies and South Dakota State Jackrabbits on January 7th, 2024 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The battle to be Breece Hall's backup will be one of the most contentious competitions in Jets training camp.

Isaiah Davis may have the disadvantage compared to Braelon Allen in terms of notoriety from the collegiate ranks, but he could be more productive in the pros.

Davis ran for 4,548 yards and 50 touchdowns in a run-heavy system at South Dakota State, a program that has been one of the FCS' elite for quite some time.

Davis had over 1,450 yards in each of his last two seasons. That could be a concern because of all the wear already on his legs, but it's also a promising sign for how can contribute to the Jets offense.

New York needs another power back to take some of the load off Hall's shoulders. Davis could also play a role in the passing game. He caught at least 20 passes in each of his last two seasons with the Jackrabbits.

Kenny Yeboah

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Kenny Yeboah #88 of the New York Jets runs downfield on a kickoff during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

Kenny Yeboah is a training camp wild-card for the Jets.

The backup tight end only has 64 receiving yards in his NFL career, but he has incredible physical traits at 6'4" and 250 pounds.

Yeboah could be an asset across the middle for Rodgers to work with alongside last year's breakout pass-catcher Tyler Conklin.

Yeboah needs to beat out Jeremy Ruckert to earn a spot on the Jets' 53-man roster.

He can do that with his play-making the passing game. Ruckert is a solid pass-catcher and blocker, but he does not have the speed Yeboah possesses.

A few strong preseason games out of Yeboah could sway the coaches' decision in his favor.