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The implication being Peake’s spot on the roster is far from secure, and it would be surprising if he made early contributions. Quincy Enunwa is locked in as the No. 3 receiver, although he played something of an H-back role last season. Slater also mentions Kenbrell Thompkins as a name to watch, and Devin Smith (ACL) should join the mix later in the season. While the top two pass catchers are set, the Jets have several questions to answer down the depth chart.

Peake drew a surprising ten targets in last week’s loss to Arizona, but he took a backseat to Quincy Enunwa, Brandon Marshall, and Robby Anderson against the Ravens. Seventh-round rookie Peake is the Jets’ No. 4 receiver.

Behind starters Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson, there is a battle for the third spot between Peake and rookies ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen. A 2016 seventh-round pick, Peake managed 186 yards on 35 targets (5.31 YPT) as a rookie. Stewart (thumb, groin) had been considered the favorite, but he missed all of spring practices and wouldn’t commit to being ready for training camp. Hansen is a fourth-round rookie. The Jets’ No. 3 receiver isn’t exactly a fantasy-producing role no matter who wins the job.

The No. 241 overall pick of the draft, Peake has NFL strength and athleticism, but enters the league with underwhelming tape and production. He’s a classic practice squad candidate.

Peake (6'2/209) spent one season as a full-time starter at Clemson, posting a 50-716-5 (14.3 YPR) receiving line for the national champion runner-ups. A power player who can block and create yards after catch with desire and brute strength, Peake’s stock got a bump in Indy with a 4.45 forty and 35 1/2-inch vertical. Peake’s college production underwhelms, but he has an NFL-level combination of build, movement skills, and physicality. He has a chance to become a better pro than college player.

He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter and limped off the field. Peake won’t be needed with this game basically over.

Peake was hurt in the fourth quarter of last week’s win over the Dolphins. The second-year wideout has 20 career grabs for 189 scoreless yards.