2025 NFL draft: Jets host S Andrew Mukuba on pre-draft visit

The New York Jets hosted University of Texas senior safety Andrew Mukuba on a pre-draft visit, according to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline.

The Jets continue to do their homework ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, and they have specifically keyed in on safety prospects given their lack of depth at the position. The Jets' two presumed starters at the safety position, Tony Adams and Andre Cisco, both have one year on their contracts in New York.

Not only do the Jets need depth behind those two, but they also need players to potentially take the reigns at the position going into the future.

Mukuba is an intriguing prospect. He is undersized for the position (5'11" and 186 pounds), but he specializes in pass coverage and can be an immediate help for the Jets in sub-packages due to his versatility. He has experience as a hybrid safety, playing deep and in the box, and has taken useful snaps as a slot corner.

Despite not having the physical frame to be a big factor in stopping the run, he possesses the instincts and athleticism that make him a Day 2 prospect regardless.

In 2024 (15 games), he recorded 69 tackles, 4 TFLs, 5 INTs, 7 PBUs, and 1 forced fumble. He played his first three seasons at Clemson before transferring to Texas, and his experience in the SEC and ACC hint that he's ready to contribute on the field sooner than later. That, and the fact that he only allowed 74 yards as the primary defender all season.

According to Pro Football Focus, Mukuba was the 23rd-best college football player in the nation in 2024. He finished third in the FBS with a 90.0 defense grade.

If the Jets are looking to bolster their secondary on Day 2 of the draft, Mukuba could be the guy. As a former defensive back, head coach Aaron Glenn would like to lay the foundation for the future of the Jets secondary. Mukuba has the tools to contribute right away in sub-packages while aiming to take over the starting role, likely as a free safety, when ready.