The Jets’ most underrated weapon just revealed his breakout plan

Most of us non-football players likely wouldn’t associate a receiver who ran a 4.63 40-yard dash with the fastest men on the planet.

New York Jets special teams standout Isaiah Williams never got the memo.

Williams, who returned two punts for touchdowns last year, has spent the offseason working with decorated sprint coach Stu McMillian.

According to ESPN, Mitchell has also spent time training alongside Olympic sprinters.

"I want to score more touchdowns," Williams said.

What Jets fans must know about Isaiah Williams

The 5-foot-10 Williams quietly earned Jets team MVP honors for his versatility and feel-good journey.

Undrafted in 2024, Williams opened last year on the Bengals’ practice squad before the Jets signed him in September.

However, Williams’ first Jets stint didn’t last long. The team cut him following two ugly return gaffes in a loss to the Dolphins.

The Jets re-signed Williams in October, and he quickly became a mainstay on both special teams and the offense.

In addition to becoming the starting kick and punt returner, Williams also recorded 26 catches for 193 yards.

Although Williams is the starting kick returner, he’ll still need to compete for offensive snaps and targets.

The Jets drafted Indiana’s Omar Cooper and signed veteran receiver Tim Patrick this offseason.

New offensive coordinator Frank Reich’s system also heavily features multiple tight ends.

Speed is itself a weapon, though, and Reich would be wise to take advantage.

The 25-year-old Williams isn’t a burner, but he’s an intelligent athlete with terrific vision.

Those are the traits that land you a rotational receiver spot. Raw talent only goes so far.

How many times have we seen a speedy receiver fail because their game is solely defined by their speed?

Williams probably won’t win your fantasy league, and even asking him to return two touchdowns again is difficult.

So much needs to go right on returns, including successful blocking and poor coverage.

But Williams believes in himself, and he’s surely motivated to continue validating the Jets’ decision to bring him back last fall.

Mix ambition with speed, and you have an underrated weapon that could surprise us all.

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