Path for Jets' Conklin went from hoop dreams to NFL catches
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin, left, is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., right, after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin, left, is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., right, after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Sep. 18, 2022 03:50 PM EDT
FILE - New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs the ball up the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Conklin had childhood dreams of the NBA hardwood while shooting jumpers and dunking at arenas all around the country. His journey took a few twists and dribbles and he ended up catching passes in NFL stadiums instead. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

FILE - New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (83) runs the ball up the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Conklin had childhood dreams of the NBA hardwood while shooting jumpers and dunking at arenas all around the country. His journey took a few twists and dribbles and he ended up catching passes in NFL stadiums instead. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

Sep. 30, 2022 04:25 PM EDT