Jets Sign Third-Round DE Jabari Zuniga

The New York Jets announced Monday that they’ve officially signed third-round DE Jabari Zuniga to his rookie contract.

The Jets have now signed all but two of their 2020 draft picks:

Round Player Pos. Status
1 Mekhi Becton OT  
2 Denzel Mims WR Signed
3 Ashtyn Davis S  
3 Jabari Zuniga DE Signed
4 La’Mical Perine RB Signed
4 James Morgan QB Signed
4 Cameron Clark OT Signed
5 Bryce Hall CB Signed
6 Braden Mann P Signed

Zuniga, 22, was a four-year starter at Florida but missed most of last season due to a high-ankle sprain. The Jets selected him with the No. 79 pick in this year’s draft. 

He’s projected to sign a four-year, $4,726,378 rookie contract that includes a $997,367 signing bonus. 

During his four-year college career, Zuniga recorded 116 total tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble. 

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