As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on the list, leading right into camp. I am not including rookies on this list because I do not feel it is possible to fully evaluate them before they play a game.

No. 3: Jamal Adams

Last year’s ranking: Unranked (rookie)

Position: S

Age: 22

How acquired: Selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft

Years left on contract: 3 (plus a team option for a fourth)

2018 Salary Cap figure: $5 million

Looking back at 2017: The Jets grabbed Adams with the No. 6-overall pick last year, when he surprisingly fell into their laps. They were thrilled to get him on draft night, and they were not disappointed with what Adams showed as a rookie.

Adams was a starter from Day 1 and quickly established himself as a leader of the defense. He did not have any interceptions in his rookie year but came close a few times. There is no doubt the interceptions will come. He had six passes defensed, forced one fumble and recovered a fumble.

Playing mainly in the box, Adams proved that he was a sure tackler. He had 63 tackles, according to Pro Football Reference. Adams was an effective blitzer for Todd Bowles, too, finishing with two sacks and six quarterback hurries.

Pro Football Focus ranked Adams 39th out of 89 safeties they graded. Adams did not grade well in coverage for PFF. They gave him a 130.2 quarterback rating against, the sixth-worst mark among safeties.

Adams brought intangibles to the Jets that were every bit as valuable as his on-field contributions. Bowles said on draft night that he wanted to bring in “alpha dogs.” That is what Adams is. He is brimming with confidence and not afraid to express himself. That trickles down in the locker room.

Outlook for 2018: The Jets hope Adams can be one of their cornerstone players for the next decade.

While he had a strong rookie season, there should be a jump in Year 2. Adams sometimes made mistakes you’d expect from a rookie last year. He could be too aggressive or struggle in coverage against some of the top tight ends and receivers he covered.

Adams has huge expectations for himself. He has vowed never to miss the Pro Bowl again. That remains to be seen, but I think Adams will make a big jump. It would be surprising if Adams did not become more of a playmaker. He should get his first interception this year and probably more than one.

Adams is very talented playing close to the line of scrimmage. He acts like an extra linebacker sometimes in Bowles’ defense. With the addition of cornerback Trumaine Johnson, Bowles will have more flexibility this year to send blitzers. I would expect Adams to be in the backfield of the opposition plenty of times this year.