The New York Jets have signed former North Carolina Central defensive again and kick returner, Brandon Codrington, after his spectacular efficiency on the rookie minicamp.
Codrington confirmed the information on his social media account. He showcased his expertise with different gamers throughout the minicamp, which earned him a contract with the Jets.
This can be a important achievement for HBCU athletes as none had been chosen on this 12 months’s NFL Draft. In line with ESPN, Codrington has signed on as a cornerback with the NY Jets.
The Raleigh, NC native was one among a number of HBCU prospects who earned an invitation to a rookie minicamp following the NFL Draft.
In line with HBCU Gameday, Brandon Codrington was a constructing block for North Carolina Central underneath Trei Oliver. He joined the group as a freshman in 2019 and was named third-team All-MEAC as he ranked third within the MEAC with a punt return common of seven.8 yards, and averaged 18.8 yards per kickoff return.
Two years later he garnered All-MEAC First Crew honors because the third-leading punt returner in NCAA Division I-FCS with a MEAC-best 15.0-yard punt return common in 2021. Codrington scored two touchdowns on punt returns as a senior in 2023, each of them for 80-plus yards. He scored on an 81-yard punt return towards Winston-Salem State within the opener and added an 85-yard rating towards Howard later within the season.
Prepare for an thrilling flip of occasions as Codrington is put to the check to see if he has what it takes to make it with the New York Jets!
