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PFF: 5 lowest-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.

But not from everyone in 2025... according to the fancy stats.

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

5. CB Azareye'h Thomas

PFF grade: 55.1.

4. CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr.

Oct 26, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New York Jets cornerback Michael Carter II (30), cornerback Azareye'h Thomas (23) and cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (29) celebrates the game win at the end of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 50.6.

3. LB Quincy Williams

New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) celebrates after making a tackle during an NFL Week 10 game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

PFF grade: 45.5.

2. LB Francisco Mauigoa

Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is tackled by New York Jets linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (51) and cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 42.4.

1. EDGE Braiden McGregor

Sep 14, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets defensive end Braiden McGregor (55) before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 41.9.

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

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