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How Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers drafted from 2008-12, when Jets stunk

Top three picks: LB Luke Kuechly (pictured) in Round 1, OG Amini Silatolu in Round 2, DE Frank Alexanderin Round 4

Other notable picks: CB Josh Norman in Round 5

Where they are now: While the Jets were botching their 2012 draft class (Quinton Coples, Stephen Hill, Demario Davis as the top three picks), the Broncos and Panthers were raking in future starters and stars. Kuechly is an elite defender. He made the Pro Bowl and was a first-team All-Pro in each of the past three seasons (2013-15). He has 11 career interceptions.