Alijah Vera-Tucker

Alijah Vera-Tucker

25-Year-Old GuardOG
New York Jets
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 11/17/2024
Fri Practice: Full
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Vera-Tucker has excelled when on the field but suffered season-ending injuries in each of the last two years while dressing for only 12 of a possible 34 games over that span. The 2021 first-round draft pick is back healthy and hoping to stay that way as the Jets' starting right guard in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $15.89 million contract with the Jets in July of 2021. Jets exercised $15.31 million team option for 2025 in April of 2024.
Returning to action in Week 10
OGNew York Jets
November 10, 2024
Vera-Tucker (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against Arizona, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Vera-Tucker is set to return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 7 against Pittsburgh. His return comes at a good time, as fellow guard Jake Hanson is inactive Sunday due to a hamstring injury.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Alijah Vera-Tucker's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
308 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.10 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.63 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.70 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.0 in
 
Broad Jump
106 in
 
Bench Press
32 reps
 
Hand Length
9.63 in
 
Arm Length
32.13 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Alijah Vera-Tucker See More
NFL Week 10 Friday Injury Report: Lamb Cleared, McCaffrey Expected Back
7 days ago
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable, but all signs point to him making his season debut this Sunday. RW's Jerry Donabedian has the full scoop from Friday injury reports.
Box Score Breakdown: Week 7 Snaps, Routes, Personnel and Usage
25 days ago
Nick Chubb didn't have big numbers in his 2024 debut, but his role was encouraging until the Browns fell behind by multiple scores in the second half. RW's Jerry Donabedian has the full breakdown for Week 7.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
Vera-Tucker showed off his versatility prior to a season-ending torn triceps in 2022, performing at a high level after shifting from guard to tackle on the Jets' injury-riddled offensive line. The 2021 first-round pick is projected to start at right guard in 2023.
Vera-Tucker appeared in 16 of a possible 17 games as a rookie, starting at left guard in every appearance. The 14th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft is expected to slide over to right guard to accommodate free agent signing Laken Tomlinson, but Vera-Tucker remains penciled in as a starter for New York.
The Jets traded up to select Vera-Tucker 14th overall with their second first-round selection of the 2021 draft. He's capable of sliding over to tackle if necessary, but the rookie lineman out of USC is projected to be a Day 1 starter at left guard for Gang Green.
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Could return in Week 10
OGNew York Jets
Ankle
November 8, 2024
Vera-Tucker (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Missing more time
OGNew York Jets
Ankle
October 30, 2024
Vera-Tucker (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Texans.
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Won't play vs. New England
OGNew York Jets
Ankle
October 25, 2024
Vera-Tucker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Unlikely to return Sunday
OGNew York Jets
Ankle
October 20, 2024
Vera-Tucker (ankle) is considered to be doubtful to return to Sunday night's game against the Steelers.
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Questionable to return
OGNew York Jets
Ankle
October 20, 2024
Vera-Tucker (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Steelers.
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