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PFF: 5 highest-graded Jets players on defense during 2025 NFL season

The New York Jets fell well short of their goals during the 2025 NFL season after putting together another losing season.

Despite that, some positive results still came even with a 3-14 record.

At least according to the fancy stats.

Here were the five Jets players on defense that had the best Pro Football Focus grades last season:

5. S Tony Adams

PFF grade: 63.7.

4. LB Jamien Sherwood

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jamien Sherwood #44 of the New York Jets tackles Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 65.8.

3. CB Brandon Stephens

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) celebrates in the end zone after teammate Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) recovered Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's (16) early fourth quarter fumble.

PFF grade: 67.0.

2. DT Harrison Phillips

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Harrison Phillips of New York Jets looks on prior to the NFL 2025 game between Denver Broncos and New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 72.5.

1. DT Jowon Briggs

Nov 30, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (91) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 73.7.

(Qualifying players only).

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: PFF: 5 highest-graded Jets players on defense during 2025 NFL season

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