Alijah Vera-Tucker Inks Rookie Deal With NY Jets, Earns Big Payday

Former USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has officially signed his rookie deal with the New York Jets.

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— New York Jets (@nyjets) July 21, 2021

The 6'4", 215-pound athlete was drafted No. 14 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. New York traded three picks No. 23, 66 and 86 to Minnesota for No. 14 and 143, to land Vera-Tucker.

"To go up and get a guy like Alijah Vera-Tucker, a player that has started at tackle, has started at guard and has been highly productive at both. That versatility and that production is something we really value,' said General Manager Joe Douglas after the selection.

According to ESPN NFL reporter, Rich Cimini, Vera-Tucker's contract is worth $15.885 million of fully guaranteed money with a $8.9 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option.

Pro Football Focus records the former Trojan playing 975 total snaps in pass protection and allowing only five sacks, three quarterback hits and eight quarterback hurries during his college career. His career pass blocking grade was 91.6, which was the second-highest among the offensive linemen in the 2021 draft class.

Of the Jets’ 10 draft choices, only quarterback Zach Wilson and wide receiver Elijah Moore remain unsigned.

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