Entering the New York Jets’ team that uses an outside zone running scheme could indeed be beneficial for Israel “Izzy” Abanikanda, given his outstanding quickness and rapid acceleration. However, the presence of Breece Hall, once recovered from his ACL injury, might limit Izzy’s immediate fantasy impact. Izzy’s quest for the secondary running back role will be met with significant competition. He’ll need to outperform Michael Carter and Zonovan Knight, both of whom have previously shown considerable effectiveness. Insights into Izzy’s expected contributions are likely to become clearer as the Jets’ training camp progresses. 

Nonetheless, Abanikanda’s inherent talents may not remain underutilized, and his potential to influence the game can’t be understated. Even if he doesn’t immediately assume a leading role, his unique speed might still earn him significant playing time. Despite being a fifth-round pick, lower than what some fantasy owners might have desired, his potential cannot be dismissed outright. Particularly if Hall’s recovery extends longer than expected, Izzy might step up to fill in the gap in the backfield. However, making definitive predictions about Abanikanda’s fantasy value remains a challenging task until more clarity emerges about these factors. He should be a later round pick in all formats, but a priority target for Breece Hall owners.