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Joe Namath, the Jets' selection in the first round of the 1965 AFL draft. The New York Jets, originally known as the Titans of New York from the team's conception in 1960 until 1962, joined the NFL as part of the 1970 AFL–NFL merger, two years after defeating the Baltimore Colts 16–7 in Super Bowl III.
The Jets, for the first time since the leagues merged, were in possession of the first pick overall in the NFL Draft, which they used to select wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson. [147] O'Donnell proved injury-prone, and the Jets suffered the worst season in franchise history.
The Jets, who drafted rookie quarterback Geno Smith in the 2013 NFL draft, named Smith the starter on September 4 with Sanchez still recovering from his injury. [104] On September 14, 2013, Sanchez was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return. [105]
Gastineau became ECU's first-ever draft pick when the New York Jets selected him in the second round of the 1979 NFL draft. [2] Connie Carberg , the first female NFL scout in history, was credited with helping the Jets discover Gastineau.
The Jets have had a history of selecting players who turned out to be draft busts. [155] Perhaps one of the most disappointing players in Jets history was running back Blair Thomas. Thomas, who averaged 5.4 yards per carry at Penn State, was an intriguing prospect the Jets were interested in utilizing to help their cumbersome offense. [156]
Namath was a first-round draft selection by both leagues: the St. Louis Cardinals selected him 12th overall in the 1965 NFL draft, while the Jets made him the first overall pick in the AFL draft. [22] When meeting with executives of the Cardinals, Namath's salary request was $200,000 and a new Lincoln Continental.
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1942 first overall pick Bill Dudley was the first named NFL MVP and inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1945 first overall pick Charley Trippi retired as the leader in NFL offensive yards 1949 first overall pick Chuck Bednarik was one of the last NFL players to play offense and defense 1957 first overall pick Paul Hornung was the first Heisman Trophy winner inducted to the Pro Football ...