Alabama Football in the NFL 2022 Season Preview: AFC East
By Matt Melton
CJ Mosley – New York Jets
2021 Stats: 168 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 2 FF, 2 PD
One of the more experienced former Alabama Football players in the AFC East, Mosley returns as the leader of the Jets defense once again coming off a career-year in 2021.
The starting middle linebacker for New York, Mosley collected a career-high 168 tackles for the Jets a year ago, and should be set for a similar production total in 2022. Already a four-time Pro Bowler as well, don’t necessarily count out a fifth Pro Bowl appearance for Mosley this season either.
Quinnen Williams – New York Jets
2021 Stats: 53 tackles, 7 TFL, 6 sacks, 3 PD
Entering his fourth NFL season, Williams is the other former Alabama Football star set to take the field this fall alongside Mosley on the New York Jets defense.
Coming off a strong 2021 season, Williams is once again cemented as one of the Jets two starting defensive tackles, and should post a similar season to a year ago production-wise. As for numbers to watch for as well, keep an eye on Williams’ sack total this season, because the first rounder could potentially eclipse his seven-sack career-high mark from 2020.
Ross Pierschbacher – New York Jets
2021 Stats: DNP (Practice Squad)
After spending the 2021 season on the Jets practice squad, Pierschbacher returns for his second season in New York in 2022.
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Looking at the 2022 season, Pierschbacher is likely a depth option for the Jets. The former Crimson Tide offensive lineman could potentially see time in 2022, but it would likely come in a limited role.