{"id":207597,"date":"2026-04-23T20:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/207597\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:02:18","slug":"new-york-jets-first-round-draft-picks-graded-since-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/207597\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Jets’ first-round draft picks graded since 2000"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Jets<\/a> have struggled during the regular season for many years. They wind up with high draft picks and for some reason these selections don’t turn into the franchise players they hoped. The Jets have had multiple first-round picks multiple times since 2000. There have been some wonderful players for Gang Green and others their fans woud rather forget.<\/p>\n

A look at the Jets’ first-round picks and how they fared since 2000 as the AFC East team has the second overall pick in Thursday’s NFL draft<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2000\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (92) and New York Jets linebacker Bryan Thomas (58) put pressure on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.<\/p>\n

Player: Shaun Ellis<\/p>\n

Pick: 12<\/p>\n

Position: DE<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

Player: John Abraham<\/p>\n

Pick: 13<\/p>\n

Position: LB<\/p>\n

Grade:<\/p>\n

Player: Chad Pennington<\/p>\n

Pick: 18<\/p>\n

Position: QB<\/p>\n

Grade: C<\/p>\n

Player: Anthony Becht<\/p>\n

Pick: 27<\/p>\n

Position: TE<\/p>\n

Grade: B-<\/p>\n

2001\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets receiver Santana Moss in action against the Buffalo Bills at Giants Stadium.<\/p>\n

Player: Santana Moss<\/p>\n

Pick: 16<\/p>\n

Position: WR<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

2002\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets Bryan Thomas rushes after the Cincinnati Bengals Andy Dalton.<\/p>\n

Player: Bryan Thomas<\/p>\n

Pick: 22<\/p>\n

Position: DE<\/p>\n

Grade: C+<\/p>\n

2003\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson falls on a fumble as defensive end (99) Bryan Thomas and defensive end (67) Kimo Von Oelhoffen tackle Green Bay Packers quarterback (4) Brett Favre.<\/p>\n

Player: DeWayne Robertson<\/p>\n

Pick: 4<\/p>\n

Position: DE<\/p>\n

Grade: C-<\/p>\n

2004\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma reacts to being called for a penalty.<\/p>\n

Player: Jonathan Vilma<\/p>\n

Pick: 12<\/p>\n

Position: LB<\/p>\n

Grade: B-<\/p>\n

2005<\/p>\n

No pick<\/p>\n

2006\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets Tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson (L) and center Nick Mangold take a break.<\/p>\n

Player: D’Brickashaw Ferguson<\/p>\n

Pick: 4<\/p>\n

Position: OT<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

Player: Nick Mangold<\/p>\n

Pick: 29<\/p>\n

Position: C<\/p>\n

Grade: A+<\/p>\n

2007\"The<\/p>\n

The bust of New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs former cornerback Darrelle Revis during the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement.<\/p>\n

Player: Darrelle Revis<\/p>\n

Pick: 14<\/p>\n

Position: CB<\/p>\n

Grade: A+<\/p>\n

2008\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston chases Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton.<\/p>\n

Player: Vernon Gholston<\/p>\n

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Pick: 6<\/p>\n

Position: DE<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

Player: Dustin Keller<\/p>\n

Pick: 30<\/p>\n

Position: TE<\/p>\n

Grade: B-<\/p>\n

2009\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez fumbles the snap.<\/p>\n

Player: Mark Sanchez<\/p>\n

Pick: 5<\/p>\n

Position: QB<\/p>\n

Grade: C+<\/p>\n

2010\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan and New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson (20) during warmups before a game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n

Player: Kyle Wilson<\/p>\n

Pick: 29<\/p>\n

Position: CB<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

2011\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson walks off the field to cheering fans.<\/p>\n

Player: Muhammad Wilkerson<\/p>\n

Pick: 30<\/p>\n

Position: DL<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

2012\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets linebacker Quinton Coples against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.<\/p>\n

Player: Quinton Coples<\/p>\n

Pick: 16<\/p>\n

Position: DE<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

2013\"New<\/p>\n

New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner.<\/p>\n

Player: Dee Milliner<\/p>\n

Pick: 9<\/p>\n

Position: CB<\/p>\n

Grade: F<\/p>\n

Player: Sheldon Richardson<\/p>\n

Pick: 13<\/p>\n

Position: DT<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

2014\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets strong safety Calvin Pryor (25) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.<\/p>\n

Player: Calvin Pryor<\/p>\n

Pick: 18<\/p>\n

Position: S<\/p>\n

Grade: F<\/p>\n

2015\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates.<\/p>\n

Player: Leonard Williams<\/p>\n

Pick: 6<\/p>\n

Position: DT<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/p>\n

2016\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee.<\/p>\n

Player: Darron Lee<\/p>\n

Pick: 20<\/p>\n

Position: LB<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

2017\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after sacking Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.<\/p>\n

Player: Jamal Adams<\/p>\n

Pick: 6<\/p>\n

Position: S<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/p>\n

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2018\"Sam<\/p>\n

Sam Darnold after the New York Jets defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 24-22, on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in East Rutherford.<\/p>\n

Player: Sam Darnold<\/p>\n

Pick: 3<\/p>\n

Position: QB<\/p>\n

Grade: C-<\/p>\n

2019\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n

Player: Quinnen Williams<\/p>\n

Pick: 3<\/p>\n

Position: DT<\/p>\n

Grade: B+<\/p>\n

2020\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton enters the field before the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n

Player: Mekhi Becton<\/p>\n

Pick: 11<\/p>\n

Position: OT<\/p>\n

Grade: D<\/p>\n

2021\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson watches from the sideline after being pulled from the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n

Player: Zach Wilson<\/p>\n

Pick: 2<\/p>\n

Position: QB<\/p>\n

Grade: F<\/p>\n

Player: Alijah Vera-Tucker<\/p>\n

Pick: 14<\/p>\n

Position: G<\/p>\n

Grade: C-<\/p>\n

2022\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) scores a 3rd quarter touchdown in front of New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.<\/p>\n

Player: Sauce Gardner<\/p>\n

Pick: 4<\/p>\n

Position: CB<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/p>\n

Player: Garrett Wilson<\/p>\n

Pick: 10<\/p>\n

Position: WR<\/p>\n

Grade: A<\/p>\n

Player: Jermaine Johnson<\/p>\n

Pick: 26<\/p>\n

Position: DE<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

2023\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs (91) and New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) celebrate a sack.<\/p>\n

Player: Will McDonald IV<\/p>\n

Pick: 15<\/p>\n

Position: DE<\/p>\n

Grade: C<\/p>\n

2024\"Penn<\/p>\n

Penn State Nittany Lions tackle Olumuyiwa Fashanu is selected as the No. 11 pick of the first round by the New York Jets.<\/p>\n

Player: Olumuyiwa Fashanu<\/p>\n

Pick: 11<\/p>\n

Position: OT<\/p>\n

Grade: B<\/p>\n

2025\"New<\/p>\n

New York Jets offensive tackle Armand Membou participates in a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center.<\/p>\n

Player: Armand Membou<\/p>\n

Pick: 7<\/p>\n

Position: OT<\/p>\n

Grade: B+<\/p>\n

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