Two draft classes in New York Jets history stand out -- 1977 and 2000. You could make an argument for either one as the best, but a slight edge goes to 2000. That year, the Jets had four first-round picks, still a league record -- defensive end Shaun Ellis, linebacker John Abraham, quarterback Chad Pennington and tight end Anthony Becht. They acquired two first-rounders in the Keyshawn Johnson trade and another one from the New England Patriots as compensation for Bill Belichick. They also struck gold in the third round, picking Laveranues Coles.
Ellis and Abraham are the second- and third-leading sackers in franchise history, Pennington is fourth in passing yards and Coles is fifth in receptions.