experienced interior defender with NFL-level toughness and gap discipline
Jack Heflin is a sturdy, physical defensive lineman whose value comes from leverage, effort, and run-game reliability rather than flashy sack totals. At Iowa in the 2020 season, he started all eight games and posted 13 solo tackles, 8 assists, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack, showing he could hold up against Big Ten run offenses. He has since bounced around the NFL and earned another reserve/future look with the Jets, which suggests coaches still trust his toughness, motor, and role-specific consistency.
