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Taking a look at the Jets rookie pass rusher
The Jets drafted former Miami defensive end Tyler Baron with their final pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Today we break Baron down in detail.
The 23-year old Baron is 6’5” and 258 pounds. He was an honorable mention all-ACC selection last year. He had 13.5 sacks in four years at Tennessee before transferring to Miami last year and registering 5.5 sacks.
Background
Baron was a four-star high school recruit who headed to Tennessee and recorded 21 tackles and a sack in a rotational role as a freshman in 2020.
In 2021, his role increased as he started five games and finished the season with 30 tackles and four sacks.
Baron’s production was down slightly in 2022, as he ended up with 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks having started three of 13 games.
However, his final year in Tennessee was his best as he started 11 games and had a career high six sacks. He also scored a touchdown on a fumble return.
He entered the transfer portal after the 2023 season and ended up with Miami where he had another productive season in 2024 with 5.5 sacks and a career-high 38 tackles. However, he was benched down the stretch after having started the first 10 games.
Baron was invited to the Senior Bowl and the NFL scouting combine before the Jets traded up and selected him with the final pick of the fifth round in April’s draft.
Let’s move onto some more in-depth analysis of what Baron brings to the table as a player, based on extensive research and film study.
Measurables/Athleticism
At the time of writing, the Jets are currently listing Baron at 308 pounds, which is obviously a mistake. He weighed in at 258 at the scouting combine. Despite being tall, he lacks ideal length.
At his combine workout, Baron ran a 4.62 in the 40-yard dash and posted good explosiveness numbers. However, his bench press was only 19 reps. He didn’t do the agility drills at the combine, but when he did them at his pro day they were below average.
Usage
Baron has primarily played on the edge, but he also brings some versatility, as he regularly lined up as a 5-technique across from the tackle. He also lined up inside to good effect in certain pass rush packages and dropped into coverage from time to time, albeit mostly into short zones.
Motor
Baron is a high activity player who works hard in the trenches and in pursuit and will keep coming when his initial move is repelled.
He’s proven capable of handling a starter’s workload with five games where he played over 50 snaps, including two in 2024.
Pass rush
Baron has registered good pressure rates over the course of his career, with an upwards trend in the last two seasons. It’s also notable that he has generated pressure at a good rate against top-level opposition rather than padding his stats...
