This team has had its share of memorable quarterbacks throughout franchise history, from legends to short-lived starters. Long before the big names and bright lights emerged, the team made its very first choice at the position. So, which quarterback did the NY Jets draft first?
Well, the answer might surprise you, and it’s not Joe Namath. His name is Sandy Stephens. The New York Titans, now called the Jets, picked Sandy Stephens in the second round of the 1962 AFL Draft. Before his time with the Jets, Sandy made a name for himself as a standout player at Minnesota.