This week, the New York Jets will kick off their OTAs in three phases: May 27-29, June 1-2, 4, and 8-11.

While these practices are far from the most important part of the NFL calendar, they will help the Jets’ offseason program continue to take shape as the team implements a drastically revamped coaching staff and roster.

Here are three things fans should keep an eye on as the team rolls through organized team activities.

The kicking competition

Entering OTAs, the Jets currently have two kickers on the roster: Lenny Krieg and Cade York. They released Will Ferrin, an undrafted free agent out of BYU, following rookie minicamp.

York, 25, has appeared in 23 NFL games, while Krieg, 23, has yet to play in a regular season game.

A 2022 fourth-round pick, York has a strong leg, owning a career-long of 59 yards. However, he has struggled to find consistency, spending time with six different organizations since being drafted. He has missed four kicks from within 40 yards while posting an overall field goal percentage of 73.3%.

As for Krieg, he entered the NFL via the league’s international pathway program as a native of Berlin, Germany. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he nailed all 14 of his field goal attempts, while converting a 57-yard try last preseason with the Atlanta Falcons.

OTAs are where Chris Banjo, Kevin O’Dea, and the Jets’ coaching staff can get a look at both options and consider whether the team needs to add a proven veteran to the room. It’s what the team did last year, signing Nick Folk in July after Harrison Mevis and Caden Davis weren’t up to snuff.

Which UDFAs stand out?

Each summer, there are a few undrafted free agents who win over Jets fans. Last year, it was Jamaal Prtichett and Quentin Skinner, while Leonard Taylor III and Eric Watts fit the bill in 2024.

In OTAs, we will get a look at the team’s UDFA class for the first time in a non-rookie minicamp setting, this time against NFL-caliber players.

There are a few enticing names among the group Gang Green signed, most notably Nathan Voorhis from Ball State, nicknamed “The QB Killer.”

Last season, the edge rusher tallied 51 total tackles (17.0 for loss), 12 sacks, and two forced fumbles while earning first-team All-MAC honors. To boot, he grew up a Jets fan.

Two other top names to watch are Chip Trayanum, a running back from Toledo, and Caullin Lacy, a wide receiver from Louisville.

How does the secondary look?

I know you’re probably tired of hearing it, but the Jets made NFL history last season, going the entirety of the year without logging an interception.

After adding several key contributors in the secondary throughout the offseason, though, the team is in a far better position to generate more takeaways this season.

This week, we will get a first look at the revamped secondary. While their performance in shorts won’t fully tell the story, there are still signs worth monitoring.

It will be nice to see the new group develop cohesion and see who is consistently around the football, providing hope that the unit will be on a different level compared to last year.