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2023 Jets Country Player Profile: LB Caleb Johnson (43)

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Linebacker Caleb Johnson belongs to a group of seven undrafted rookies signed to compete for a spot on the New York Jets' defense. He is one of three UDFA first-year linebackers on the team's 90-man roster.

Johnson had the Power 5 market covered from coast to coast during his college days. Initially enrolling at Texas, the California-born linebacker competed two seasons for the UCLA Bruins before winding up with the Miami Hurricanes for the 2022 campaign.

Playing in all 12 games, the 5-foot-11 Johnson totaled 48 stops, including 4.0 tackles-for-loss, for the 'Canes. He closed out his collegiate career with back-to-back productive outings against Clemson and Pittsburgh, forcing a fumble in both contests and accounting for a combined 17 tackles. 

The multi-time transfer student started 17 of 18 appearances while at UCLA, recording 89 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two interceptions for the Pac 12 Conference member.

Johnson has noticeable straight-line speed. He registered a 4.44-second 40-yard dash in a Pro Day setting on March 27 (data from draftscout.com). The linebacker also put up an impressive 25 reps on the 225-pound bench press.

Various scouting reports suggest that Johnson makes up for being a tad undersized through intelligence and instincts.

Caleb Johnson, Linebacker

Number: 43
Current Status: Rookie
How/When Acquired: UDFA / 2023 
College: Miami
2022 Final Stats: 12 GP, 48 TT, 4.0 TFL, 2 FF (at Miami)

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Ralph Ventre
RALPH VENTRE

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20 years of media experience to the New York Jets beat. Prior to concentrating on Gang Green, he covered the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America. The veteran sports media professional resides in his native state of New Jersey.

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