The Jets are giving Josh Doctson a chance to resurrect his career after what seems to be a short one, after posting an outstanding workout at the scouting combine, Doctson was selected in the first round by Washington in 2016.
Unfortunately, his rookie season didn’t go to plan as he suffered an Achilles injury in preseason, then aggravated the injury in the third game of the year. He ended up with just two catches.
Over the next two seasons, Doctson was healthy and he caught 79 passes, with eight touchdowns, averaging just over 500 yards a season. However, he was still regarded as a disappointment.
Now enters priority free agent Lawrence Cager and the two versions. The Miami Hurricane version played slower and had issues with focus drops. The Georgia Bulldog version played faster and with better fluidity of movement. In fact, he played with elite focus and contested catch talent. He is a reliable possession receiver with the size and toughness to work the middle of the field, but proved he could make impressive catches on all three levels. Both versions had issues with injury, so his medicals and 40-yard-dash time will play a substantial role in deciding whether or not he gets drafted, but his 2019 tape was definitely good enough.
Have to wonder does Doctson get the nod or can the rookie free agent unseat the young veteran, depending on the off season workouts will be the determining factor but whomever puts a better foot forward should take the role of second chair to Breshad Perriman.
