Jets Host Penn State QB Drew Allar for Pre-Draft Workout

0:00It's March 22nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The New York Jets are shaking up their quarterback room this off-season, balancing immediate wins with long-term planning. They ship Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs and brought in veteran Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders through a trade. Now, they're eyeing the draft for a young project quarterback. Earlier this week, the Jets hosted a private pre-draft workout with several Penn State players at their facility. They paid special attention to six-foot-five quarterback Drew Aller, watching him throw passes to familiar receivers during the session. Allers show promise in college, but dealt with the mid-season injury last year, limiting him to six games with 1,100 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and three picks. In prior seasons, he put up stronger numbers, like 3,327 yards and 24 touchdowns in the most recent full. Year, this move makes sense for the Jets, who could use Aller as a round three or later pick to develop behind Smith,

1:04the Pro Bowl veteran. At 22 years old, he fits their knee for a patient builder rather than an instant starter. With more draft visits ahead and potential roster additions at the position, the Jets keep building depth while aiming to stay competitive right away.