New York Jets players who were first-round picks
94 players
94 first-round picks have played for the New York Jets. On a roster now: Quinnen Williams, Garrett Wilson, Leonard Williams, Will McDonald IV, and Sauce Gardner.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Thomas | LB | 2002–2012 | 2002 · No. 22 · NYJ |
| Shaun Ellis | DE | 2000–2010 | 2000 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Nick Mangold | C | 2006–2016 | 2006 · No. 29 · NYJ |
| Marvin Jones | LB | 1993–2003 | 1993 · No. 4 · NYJ |
| Darrelle Revis | CB | 2007–2016 | 2007 · No. 14 · NYJ |
| Calvin Pace | LB | 2008–2015 | 2003 · No. 18 · ARI |
| Chad Pennington | QB | 2000–2007 | 2000 · No. 18 · NYJ |
| Aaron Glenn | CB | 1994–2001 | 1994 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2019–2025 | 2019 · No. 3 · NYJ |
| Muhammad Wilkerson | DE | 2011–2017 | 2011 · No. 30 · NYJ |
| Vinny Testaverde | QB | 1998–2005 | 1987 · No. 1 · TB |
| D'Brickashaw Ferguson | OT | 2006–2013 | 2006 · No. 4 · NYJ |
| John Abraham | LB | 2000–2005 | 2000 · No. 13 · NYJ |
| Jeff Lageman | DE | 1989–1994 | 1989 · No. 14 · NYJ |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2022–2026 | 2022 · No. 10 · NYJ |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2015–2019 | 2015 · No. 6 · NYJ |
| Kyle Wilson | CB | 2010–2014 | 2010 · No. 29 · NYJ |
| Dustin Keller | TE | 2008–2012 | 2008 · No. 30 · NYJ |
| Antonio Cromartie | DB | 2010–2015 | 2006 · No. 19 · SD |
| Dewayne Robertson | DT | 2003–2007 | 2003 · No. 4 · NYJ |
| Anthony Becht | TE | 2000–2004 | 2000 · No. 27 · NYJ |
| James Farrior | LB | 1997–2001 | 1997 · No. 8 · NYJ |
| Will McDonald IV | DE | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 15 · NYJ |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2022–2025 | 2022 · No. 4 · NYJ |
| Jermaine Johnson II | DE | 2022–2025 | 2022 · No. 26 · NYJ |
| Sheldon Richardson | DT | 2013–2016 | 2013 · No. 13 · NYJ |
| Quinton Coples | DE | 2012–2015 | 2012 · No. 16 · NYJ |
| Mark Sanchez | QB | 2009–2012 | 2009 · No. 5 · NYJ |
| Santonio Holmes | WR | 2010–2013 | 2006 · No. 25 · PIT |
| Jonathan Vilma | LB | 2004–2007 | 2004 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Santana Moss | WR | 2001–2004 | 2001 · No. 16 · NYJ |
| Keyshawn Johnson | WR | 1996–1999 | 1996 · No. 1 · NYJ |
| Kyle Brady | TE | 1995–1998 | 1995 · No. 9 · NYJ |
| Johnny Mitchell | TE | 1992–1995 | 1992 · No. 15 · NYJ |
| Blair Thomas | RB | 1990–1993 | 1990 · No. 2 · NYJ |
| Zach Wilson | QB | 2021–2023 | 2021 · No. 2 · NYJ |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2018–2020 | 2018 · No. 3 · NYJ |
| Jamal Adams | LB | 2017–2019 | 2017 · No. 6 · NYJ |
| Solomon Thomas | DT | 2022–2024 | 2017 · No. 3 · SF |
| Dee Milliner | CB | 2013–2015 | 2013 · No. 9 · NYJ |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 2020–2022 | 2008 · No. 18 · BAL |
| Vernon Gholston | LB | 2008–2010 | 2008 · No. 6 · NYJ |
| Braylon Edwards | WR | 2009–2012 | 2005 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Thomas Jones | RB | 2007–2009 | 2000 · No. 7 · ARI |
| Hugh Douglas | DE | 1995–1997 | 1995 · No. 16 · NYJ |
| Alijah Vera-Tucker | G | 2021–2024 | 2021 · No. 14 · NYJ |
| Corey Davis | WR | 2021–2022 | 2017 · No. 5 · TEN |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2021–2022 | 2016 · No. 12 · NO |
| Morris Claiborne | CB | 2017–2018 | 2012 · No. 6 · DAL |
| James Carpenter | G | 2016–2018 | 2011 · No. 25 · SEA |
| Aaron Maybin | LB | 2011–2012 | 2009 · No. 11 · BUF |
| Duane Brown | OT | 2022–2023 | 2008 · No. 26 · HOU |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2023–2024 | 2005 · No. 24 · GB |
| Ahmad Carroll | CB | 2008–2009 | 2004 · No. 25 · GB |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | RB | 2010–2011 | 2001 · No. 5 · SD |
| Ty Law | CB | 2005–2008 | 1995 · No. 23 · NE |
| Tony Casillas | DT | 1994–1995 | 1986 · No. 2 · ATL |
| Ronnie Lott | S | 1993–1994 | 1981 · No. 8 · SF |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2026 | 2026 · No. 30 · NYJ |
| David Bailey | LB | 2026 | 2026 · No. 2 · NYJ |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2026 | 2026 · No. 16 · NYJ |
| Armand Membou | OT | 2025 | 2025 · No. 7 · NYJ |
| Mazi Smith | DT | 2025 | 2023 · No. 26 · DAL |
| Justin Fields | QB | 2025 | 2021 · No. 11 · CHI |
| Javon Kinlaw | DT | 2024 | 2020 · No. 14 · SF |
| Haason Reddick | LB | 2024 | 2017 · No. 13 · ARI |
| Alec Ogletree | LB | 2020 | 2013 · No. 30 · STL |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | 2019 | 2010 · No. 22 · DEN |
| C.J. Spiller | RB | 2016 | 2010 · No. 9 · BUF |
| Tim Tebow | TE | 2012 | 2010 · No. 25 · DEN |
| Jason Smith | OT | 2012 | 2009 · No. 2 · STL |
| Percy Harvin | WR | 2014 | 2009 · No. 22 · MIN |
| LaRon Landry | FS | 2012 | 2007 · No. 6 · WSH |
| Jason Babin | LB | 2014 | 2004 · No. 27 · HOU |
| Patrick Ramsey | QB | 2006 | 2002 · No. 32 · WSH |
| Lito Sheppard | CB | 2009 | 2002 · No. 26 · PHI |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 2011 | 2000 · No. 8 · PIT |
| Bubba Franks | TE | 2008 | 2000 · No. 14 · GB |
| Damien Woody | OT | 2009 | 1999 · No. 17 · NE |
| Alan Faneca | OG | 2008 | 1998 · No. 26 · PIT |
| Trevor Pryce | DE | 2010 | 1997 · No. 28 · DEN |
| Pete Kendall | OG | 2004 | 1996 · No. 21 · SEA |
| Curtis Conway | WR | 2003 | 1993 · No. 7 · CHI |
| Rick Mirer | QB | 1999 | 1993 · No. 2 · SEA |
| Chester McGlockton | DT | 2003 | 1992 · No. 16 · LOS |
| Terrell Buckley | DB | 2004 | 1992 · No. 5 · GB |
| Dexter Carter | RB | 1995 | 1990 · No. 25 · SF |
| Steve Atwater | FS | 1999 | 1989 · No. 20 · DEN |
| Keith Byars | FB | 1998 | 1986 · No. 10 · PHI |
| Joe Kelly | LB | 1991 | 1986 · No. 11 · CIN |
| Trevor Matich | C | 1991 | 1985 · No. 28 · NE |
| Wilber Marshall | LB | 1995 | 1984 · No. 11 · CHI |
| Art Monk | WR | 1994 | 1980 · No. 18 · WSH |
| Kellen Winslow | TE | 2013 | 1979 · No. 13 · SD |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.