Right tackle looks to rebound vs. MiMiami’s Wake

standout Khalil Mack, but had his struggles Sunday and against Wake last month.

A fifth-round pick in 2016, the Jets are hoping Shell can be one of the young players that is part of their core moving forward.

“He’s tough,” Jets coach Todd Bowles said. “He’s getting better every week. I’m satisfied with where he is right now. He plays tough football. Every experience he learns. He’s seeing [things] for the first time, too, since this is his first year starting. We like where he is.”

Shell, who is the great nephew of Hall of Famer Art Shell, is realistic about where he is at in his development.

“I feel like I’m playing all right,” Shell said. “I have a lot of things to work on. It’s my first go-round playing the whole season and getting in all these games. I feel like I’m still learning things.”

The 6-foot-6, 324-pounder has an intimidating look because of his size, but is one of the most softspoken and friendly players in the Jets’ locker room. Shell hails from Goose Creek, S.C., near Charleston. He was a four-year starter at South Carolina before the Jets traded up to draft him.

“He’s coming into himself,” said guard Brian Winters, who plays next to him every snap. “He’s really understanding the game more. He’s growing into his body and he’s growing into what he’s capable of. He’s a good player and he’s going to be a great player. He’s growing every day.”

Shell turned some heads at the end of last season when injuries forced him into the lineup. He did not look overwhelmed and showed the Jets’ decision-makers he belonged. This season, he has been in the starting lineup from the beginning. He has been on the field for all but one game, which he missed with a shoulder injury.

“When you get the experience, you learn a lot and I’m seeing different things this year that I didn’t see last year,” Shell said. “This is helping me become a better person and player.”