Alijah Vera-Tucker

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Alijah Vera-Tucker
No. 75 – New York Jets
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-17) June 17, 1999 (age 24)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland)
College:USC (2017–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:28
Games started:28
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Solomon Alijah Lewis Vera-Tucker (born June 17, 1999) is an

2021 NFL Draft
.

Early years

Vera-Tucker grew up in Oakland, California and attended Bishop O'Dowd High School.[1] He played offensive tackle and defensive end on the football team and was named an Under Armour All-American as a senior.[2] Vera-Tucker was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at USC over offers from Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Arizona State, California, UCLA and Washington State.[3]

College career

Vera-Tucker

2021 NFL Draft.[8] Vera-Tucker reversed his decision to opt out after the Pac-12 announced that they would resume fall football.[9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m) 		308 lb
(140 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 5.10 s 1.77 s 2.95 s 4.63 s 7.70 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		 32 reps
All values from
Pro Day[10][11][12]

Vera-Tucker was selected by the

PFWA All-Rookie Team
.

Vera-Tucker was named the Jets starting right guard in 2022 after the team signed left guard Laken Tomlinson. He started at left tackle in Week 4 after an injury to George Fant, then moved to right tackle in Week 5 after an injury to Max Mitchell, and started the next three games. He suffered a torn triceps in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 25, 2022.[15]

Vera-Tucker returned as the Jets starting right guard in 2023. He moved to right tackle in Week 3 due to injuries. He suffered an Achilles injury in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve on October 11, 2023.[16]

References

  1. ^ Hopkins, Justin (August 6, 2016). "Vera-Tucker Commits to USC". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  2. ^ "Under Armour All-American Alijah Vera-Tucker goes from audience to honoree". USA Today. September 28, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  3. ^ Polacek, Scott (August 5, 2016). "Alijah Vera-Tucker to USC: Trojans Land 4-Star OT Prospect". Bleacher Report. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  4. Orange County Register
    . Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  5. ^ Eure, Keely (August 22, 2018). "OL Alijah Vera-Tucker has become USC's "sixth man"". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  6. ^ Kartje, Ryan (August 1, 2019). "USC's talent could spark revival in critical year for Clay Helton". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Kartje, Ryan (January 18, 2020). "USC left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to return". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  8. ^ "USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker opts out to prepare for NFL draft". Associated Press. September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  9. ^ Bonagura, Kyle (October 6, 2020). "USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker opts back in to 2020 season". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  10. ^ "Alijah Vera-Tucker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  11. ^ "Alijah Vera-Tucker, Southern California, OG, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  12. ^ "Alijah Vera-Tucker 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  13. ^ Lange, Randy (April 29, 2021). "Jets Trade Up to No. 14 Overall, Pick Southern Cal OL Alijah Vera-Tucker". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  14. ^ Levine, Ben (July 20, 2021). "Jets Sign First-Round OL Alijah Vera-Tucker". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  15. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 25, 2022). "Jets Place RB Breece Hall and OL Alijah Vera-Tucker on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  16. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 11, 2023). "Jets Sign WR Irvin Charles to Active Roster, Place Alijah Vera-Tucker on IR". NewYorkJets.com.

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