The New York Jets are counting on veteran stars to lead their defense in 2026.
In the middle is 37-year-old linebacker Demario Davis, who still has plenty left in the tank. Behind him is safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who will turn 30 in November.
Fitzpatrick is entering his ninth NFL season. He plays a position where players are expected to fall off sooner than some others, and it has now been four years since he earned the most recent of his three All-Pro appearances.
Add in the fact that Fitzpatrick has just three interceptions over the last three seasons after getting 19 over his first five, and there are plenty of reasons for skeptics to argue that Fitzpatrick might be bringing more hype than substance to the Jets.
Is that really the case, though?
To get the honest answer, we need to dive into Fitzpatrick’s film. Forget the numbers or the narratives; what do we see when we analyze Fitzpatrick on tape?
Plus, where does Fitzpatrick best fit in the Jets’ defense? Should they play him as a deep safety, a box safety, or in the slot?
Does he have enough left in the tank to potentially get his interceptions back up?
On the latest episode of Blewett’s Blitz, we answer all of those questions and more in a full-fledged breakdown on Fitzpatrick’s All-22 film.
Below is the full Minkah Fitzpatrick scouting report (strengths and weaknesses) and film review.
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