Alijah Vera-Tucker
24-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 8/1/2024
Still not ready
Vera-Tucker (Achilles) hasn't been cleared for football activities yet, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Vera-Tucker suffered a torn Achilles tendon Oct. 8 against the Broncos. The veteran offensive lineman is still expected to be ready for training camp and should be the Jets' starter at right guard in 2024.
Vera-Tucker suffered a torn Achilles tendon Oct. 8 against the Broncos. The veteran offensive lineman is still expected to be ready for training camp and should be the Jets' starter at right guard in 2024.
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How do Alijah Vera-Tucker's measurables compare to other guard?
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* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 5"Weight
308 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.10 secShuttle Time
4.63 secCone Drill
7.70 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
106 inBench Press
32 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.13 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
Vera-Tucker showed off his versatility prior to a season-ending torn triceps in 2022, performing at a high level after shifting from guard to tackle on the Jets' injury-riddled offensive line. The 2021 first-round pick is projected to start at right guard in 2023.
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Will play right guard in 2024
Vera-Tucker (Achilles) said Wednesday it's "comforting" to know he'll be sticking at one position in 2024 as the Jets' starting right guard, Randy Lange of the team's website reports.
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Making progress
Vera-Tucker (Achilles) said Wednesday that he's "feeling good" and is "definitely on pace for a good start to the season," Caroline Hendershot of the Jets' official site reports.
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Option picked up
Jets GM Joe Douglas said Saturday that the team will exercise Vera-Tucker's (Achilles) 2025 fifth-year option, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
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Moved to IR
The Jets placed Vera-Tucker (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Out for season
Vera-Tucker will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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