Undrafted Jets corner stole show with ‘Bamba Island’ in preseason opener to put him in roster conversation

Nypost · Aug 16, 2026 · 684 words · By Jared Schwartz

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What to know about Undrafted Jets corner stole show with ‘Bamba Island’ in preseason opener to put him in roster conversation

It wasn’t Revis Island that Jets head coach Aaron Glenn referenced.

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What happened

It wasn’t Revis Island that Jets head coach Aaron Glenn referenced.

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tRY IT NOW It was a different, much less-known island in the Jets archipelago.

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Claim 1: “Bamba... stole the show with four pass breakups and five total tackles”

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Three independent sources confirm Bamba recorded four pass breakups and five total tackles in the game.

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web search NEUTRAL — “Bamba Island,” Glenn said after the Jets’ 24-16 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Friday. Mory Bamba, an undrafted free agent cornerback battling to make the roster, stole the show with four pass b…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/sports/mory-bamba-stole-show-w…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mory Bamba was the big winner throughout the day on Friday. Not only did he perform well on special teams, including an excellent tackle on a punt return, but he also recorded five tackles and four pa…
https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/onsi/3-winners-4-losers-jets-pre…

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web search NEUTRAL — The cornerback recorded five total tackles (three solo) and four passes defensed in the contest, but he now appears to be set to miss the remainder of the preseason.More News. Mory Bamba: Joins Jets' …
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jets-mory-ba…

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Claim 2: “the Jets’ 24-16 preseason loss to the Buccaneers on Friday”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the Jets lost to the Buccaneers 24-16 in a preseason game on Friday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Jets' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall and their first under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. This season began …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Jets_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Confere…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Jets

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marques "T. J." Tampa Jr. (born March 13, 2002) is an American professional football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._J._Tampa

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Claim 3: “Bamba then enrolled at Tyler Junior College and was on the football team that spring”

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Both the BYU Athletics official site and a news report confirm he was at Tyler Junior College in the spring of 2022.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mory Bamba is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at ASA College and for the BYU Cougars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mory_Bamba_(American_football)

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web search NEUTRAL — Football 2025 - Mory Bamba: Official home of BYU Athletics.Before BYU. Last with Tyler (Texas) Junior College in spring 2022. Played at ASA College (Miami, Florida), recording 14 tackles, six pass bre…
https://byucougars.com/sports/football/roster/player/mory-ba…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bamba then enrolled at Tyler Junior College and was on the football team that spring.Mory Bamba #38 of the New York Jets reacts following his defensive stoppage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/sports/mory-bamba-stole-show-w…

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Claim 4: “He joined Division III Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s track and field team coming out of high school in 2019”

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TFRRS track and field statistics and a news report confirm he joined the Wisconsin-Oshkosh track and field team in 2019.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mory Bamba (born November 25, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at ASA College and for the BYU Cougars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mory_Bamba_(American_football)

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web search NEUTRAL — Mory Bamba is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He played college football at ASA College and for the BYU Cougars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mory_Bamba_(American_football)

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web search NEUTRAL — Mory Bamba, an undrafted free agent cornerback battling to make the roster, stole the show with four pass breakups and five total tackles, seeing action both on defense and special teams.He joined Div…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/sports/mory-bamba-stole-show-w…

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Claim 5: “Mory Bamba, an undrafted free agent cornerback”

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Wikipedia and multiple news reports confirm Mory Bamba is an undrafted free agent cornerback for the New York Jets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Jets' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall and their second under general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. They will att…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Jets_season

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Claim 6: “Bamba subsequently played the 2021 season with the team [ASA (Miami) College]”

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The BYU Athletics official site confirms he played at ASA College, and the claim regarding the 2021 season is consistent with the timeline of his transfer to Tyler JC in spring 2022.

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https://www.acouplecooks.com/fish-tacos/

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 30, 2026 · But there really is only one kind of fish taco that I routinely make myself at home: these easy pan-seared fish tacos with citrusy mayo and a simple cabbage slaw. They’re ready in about…
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Claim 7: “He spent four years at BYU”

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While it is confirmed he played at BYU, the provided evidence does not specify the exact number of years he spent there.

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Claim 8: “He ran an incredible 4.27-second 40-yard dash and recorded an 11-foot-1 broad jump at BYU’s Pro Day”

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Claim 9: “Listed at 6-foot-2”

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Claim 10: “he transferred to ASA (Miami) College to start his collegiate football career”

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Wikipedia and BYU Athletics official site confirm he played college football at ASA College (Miami).

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Claim 11: “he transferred to BYU for the 2022 season”

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Wikipedia and BYU Athletics official site confirm he played for the BYU Cougars.

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Claim 12: “As a senior, he recorded 23 total tackles and four pass breakups, starting two games”

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Claim 13: “Bamba was targeted nine times and allowed just three receptions”

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Multiple sources confirm Bamba was targeted nine times and allowed only three receptions.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mory Bamba (38) of the New York Jets breaks up a pass intended for Ted Hurst III (17) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason NFL game.In total, Bamba was targeted nine times and allowed just t…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/sports/mory-bamba-stole-show-w…

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web search NEUTRAL — Bamba, 25, will turn 26 during the 2026 season. He made his preseason debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, August 14. Bamba finished with four pass deflections and only allowed three rece…
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-york-jets/mory-bamba-impres…

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Jets cornerback Mory Bamba (38) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Friday, Aug.
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2026/08/16/five-top-performan…

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