Jets best-kept training camp secret is finally ready to shine

One of the most underrated aspects of the New York Jets offense is just how deep they are at their skill positions.

Wide receiver was considered a major weakness not all that long ago, but after the draft, they have four guys who can all play a role in the passing game in Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr., and Tim Patrick.

At tight end, they have a first- and second-round pick in Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor, and a solid third wheel in Jeremy Ruckert.

Even the running back room runs three deep, with newly extended Breece Hall leading the way and third-year players Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis serving as change-of-pace backs.

But one player figures to have a chance to really shine with training camp just under a month away, and the secret of his game may finally be out.

Isaiah Davis could break out during Jets training camp

Davis, the Jets' fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, could find himself as the primary backup running back behind Hall.

It's the same role he served in last season, particularly after Allen went down with a season-ending knee injury early in the year against the Miami Dolphins. Another season of NFL experience should only help Davis continue to improve.

Despite limited touches, Davis has proven to be an efficient runner throughout his first two years in the league. On 73 career carries, the 24-year-old has rushed for 410 yards, good for 5.6 yards per attempt.

While some fans may point to Allen as the Jets' primary backup running back, he hasn't shown enough throughout his first two years in the NFL to indicate he can handle that type of workload.

"But when it comes to down-to-down consistency and overall reliability, Davis has quietly built a very strong case for himself entering Year 3," wrote The Jet Press' Justin Fried. "For starters, the Jets clearly trust him. They trust him in pass protection. They trust him as a pass catcher. They trust him on special teams. And perhaps most importantly, they trust him not to make mistakes."

His rookie season left a lot to be desired, outside of one record-setting game against the Tennessee Titans, and injuries cost him his sophomore season in the pros.

But Allen is clearly starting a step behind Davis heading into training camp, considering the North Dakota State product had last year to ingratiate himself with what's left of the Jets' offensive coaching staff.

We won't know for sure until the pads go on, but for now, expect Davis to take another step forward entering 2026.

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