After sacking the quarterback just 26 times and creating so little pressure that opponents threw zero interceptions, the New York Jets badly needed to upgrade their defensive line in the 2026 offseason.
They did just that, highlighted by the choice of Texas Tech’s David Bailey with the second overall pick. Free agent edge rushers Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare were also part of the overhaul.
But the most underrated member of the Jets’ defensive line revamp might be veteran defensive tackle David Onyemata.
The 33-year-old didn’t sign for pennies; New York inked him to a one-year, $10.5 million deal, indicating that they see him as a critical part of their defensive plans in 2026.
Onyemata, a 2016 fourth-round pick of the Saints, has logged 31 sacks and 401 total tackles over 10 NFL seasons (154 games). He was drafted by New Orleans while current Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was on the Saints’ defensive staff, and spent four years alongside Glenn in the black and gold.
While Onyemata had just one sack in 17 starts for the Falcons last season, he posted a career-high 62 total tackles.
So, what does Onyemata bring to the table at 33 years old? Can he still get after the quarterback despite his down year in pass-rush production? Is he a high-level run defender? Should he be a starter? Where is his best alignment on the defensive front?
The film can help us answer those questions.
In the latest edition of Blewett’s Blitz, we learn everything there is to know about Onyemata’s game in a full-fledged breakdown of his All-22 film.
Below is the full David Onyemata film review and scouting report (strengths and weaknesses).
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