After filling a number of needs this offseason, the Jets should be firmly in the mix for a playoff spot in 2024, but there's still work to be done to get there.
The New York Jets’ fourth-round selection of Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen was widely praised at the moment it was announced. However, when the Jets followed up the Allen pick by taking another running back 39 spots later in South Dakota State’s Isaiah Davis, it turned some heads.
Will Braelon Allen’s pass blocking affect hid playing time? Last season the New York Jets drafted running back Israel Abanikanda in the 5th round. As part of my breakdown of that pick, I highlighted last year how Abanikanda struggled in pass protection in college and how that might limit his playing time in year 1.
The 2024 NFL Daft is almost here and it is a very exciting time when it comes to scouting. However, it is also a time when the 2023 NFL Daft class will enter their one-year anniversary in the NFL.
Zach Wilson, Joe Flacco, Israel Abanikanda and other NFL thoughts. – The Jets front office deserves criticism for several things. One thing they do not deserve any heat for is their decision to let Joe Flacco go.
Welcome to Week 15 and our NFL thoughts column. This week, we’re examining pivotal decisions and performances shaping the league. From the Bears’ draft strategy with Justin Fields to Baker Mayfield’s impact with the Bucs, and the Seahawks reality check against stronger teams.
So, what is left for Jet fans in 2023? There are several winnable games over the last six weeks of the season on the Jets schedule. Most notable are this week’s game against the Falcons and the season finale in New England against the Patriots.
For the first time this season, rookie running back Israel Abanikanda is not amongst the New York Jets' gameday inactives. The Brooklyn-born Abanikanda, a fifth-round draft pick, makes his NFL debut on Sunday afternoon against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park.
It comes as the expense of recently-released Michael Carter, but rookie running back Israel Abanikanda will finally get the chance to dress on gameday.
With the New York Jets releasing running back Michael Carter and veteran running back Dalvin Cook averaging just 3.1 yards per carry on 47 attempts this season, Israel Abanikanda has a path to playing time.
Tom Pelissero reports that the Jets are releasing RB Michael Carter, which means RB Israel Abanikanda is set to make his debut for the team. Carter, 24, was a four-year starter at North Carolina and was a third-team All-American and first-team All-ACC in 2020.
Israel Abanikanda masked a lot of problems for the Pitt offense last season, but that’s not much of a surprise for those who watched Pitt football last season.
Interior lineman Joe Tippmann and ball carrier Israel Abanikanda won't take the field for the New York Jets' upcoming preseason finale. The two rookies are dealing with injuries suffered during this past Saturday's exhibition against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It was supposed to be a good night for the Brooklyn product making his MetLife Stadium NFL debut. New York Jets' rookie running back Israel Abanikanda
A former Pitt star has been impressive through the first two games of the preseason, but if he finds himself forced out of a crowded running back room, the Steelers should bring him home.
The University of Pittsburgh may soon have another star in the NFL as one of its former players is already making plays during the beginning stages of his first training camp.
The New York Jets added to their stable of capable ball carriers by using a draft asset on Pittsburgh's Israel Abanikanda. The Brooklyn-born rookie provides insurance behind presumed starter Breece Hall, who is working his way back from an ACL tear.
The New York Jets announced they’ve signed four players to rookie contracts on Friday. The full list includes: RB Israel Abanikanda LB Zaire Barnes CB
He was born and raised in Brooklyn and now, it's all a "dream" for Israel Abanikanda. Drafted by his hometown team, the All-American running back was the New York Jets' fifth-round selection at No.
The 20-year-old could be a steal. He ranks as Pro Football Focus' No. 170 overall player on its big board and would be a perfect addition for the Browns, who have eight selections between picks No. 74 and 229.
Pittsburgh Running Back Israel Abanikanda shined at his Pro Day on Wednesday, running an unofficial 40-yard dash time below 4.40 and posting a vertical
Duke and Pitt have bigger visions of how this season can turn out. The teams play Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh with second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division possibly at stake.
Israel Abanikanda tied a school record with six rushing touchdowns and broke Tony Dorsett's school record with 320 rushing yards as Pittsburgh beat visiting Virginia Tech 45-29 on Saturday.
Israel Abanikanda rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries as No. 24 Pitt beat visiting Rhode Island 45-24 on Saturday. Abanikanda, who scored in each quarter, is Pitt's first rusher with three straight 100-yard games and four touchdowns in a game since Darrin Hall in 2017.
No. 24 Pitt concludes its nonconference schedule on Saturday afternoon when it hosts coach Pat Narduzzi's alma mater in FCS member Rhode Island.
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