Jets sign Keller

The New York Jets have signed first-round choice TE Dustin Keller and waived CB Jonathan Zenon.

Dustin Keller (6-2/248/Purdue/Lafayette, IN), the 30th overall selection, played in 46 games at tight end, catching 142 passes for 1,882 yards (13.3 avg) and 16 touchdowns. Keller added 54 yards on four kickoff returns, posted four solo tackles and recovered a fumbled rushing attempt in the end zone for a score. In 2007 he was named team MVP, second team All-Big Ten and honorable mention all-american by Pro Football Weekly.

Jonathan Zenon (6-0, 193/LSU/Breaux Bridge, LA), was originally signed on May 20 as an undrafted free agent. He played in 41 games, including 30 starts, and finished with 91 tackles and nine interceptions.