The Jets have been on an interesting journey through the pro football world since they were established as the New York Titans in 1959. 

The years since have included, of course, a name change and the remarkable triumph of a championship. And then one of the longest Super Bowl droughts in history. Hall of Famers have come and gone and 16 players have been inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. 

Here’s a look back through that history as we count down the top 100 players in Jets history.

No. 100. Steve O’Neal

Pos.: P. Years: 1969-72

Teams: Jets, Saints

Achievements: Set the pro football record with a 98-yard punt in 1969.

No. 99. Brett Favre

Pos.: QB. Years: 2008

Teams: Falcons, Packers, Jets, Vikings

Achievements: 11-time Pro Bowler. Super Bowl champion (with Packers). Pro Football Hall of Famer.

No. 98. Brandon Marshall

Pos.: WR. Years: 2015-16

Teams: Broncos, Dolphins, Bears, Jets, Giants, Seahawks, Saints

Achievements: Six-time Pro Bowler. Jets single-season record for receiving yards and touchdowns. 

No. 97. Ty Law

Pos.: CB. Years: 2005, 08

Teams: Patriots, Jets, Chiefs, Broncos

Achievements: Three-time Super Bowl champion (with Patriots). Led NFL in interceptions (2005). Pro Football Hall of Famer.

No. 96. Art Powell

Pos.: WR. Years: 1960-62

Teams: Eagles, Titans/Jets, Raiders, Bills, Vikings

Achievements: Four-time AFL All-Star. Led AFL in touchdowns (1960) and receiving yards (1962).

No. 95. Boomer Esiason

Pos.: QB. Years: 1993-95

Teams: Bengals, Jets, Cardinals, 

Achievements: Four-time Pro Bowler. Seventh all-time in franchise passing yards and touchdowns. 

No. 94. Rick Lyle

Pos.: DE. Years: 1997-2001

Teams: Browns, Ravens, Jets Patriots

Achievements: Super Bowl champion (with Patriots).

No. 93. LaDainian Tomlinson

Pos.: RB. Years: 2010-11

Teams: Chargers, Jets

Achievements: Five-time Pro Bowler. Pro Football Hall of Famer.

No. 92. Sione Po’uha

Pos.: DT. Years: 2005-12

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Key defensive lineman on one of the best defenses in team history.

No. 91. Leonard Williams

Pos.: DE. Years: 2015-present

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Pro Bowler (2016)

No. 90. Mark Sanchez

Pos.: QB. Years: 2009-12

Teams: Jets, Eagles, Cowboys, Bears, Redskins

Achievements: Four road playoff wins. Sixth all-time in franchise passing yards and touchdowns. 

No. 89. Jim Turner

Pos.: K. Years: 1964-70

Teams: Jets, Broncos

Achievements: Super Bowl champion. Two-time AFL All-Star. 

No. 88. Burgess Owens

Pos.: S. Years: 1973-79.

Teams: Jets, Raiders

Achievements: Super Bowl Champion (with Raiders). Started all 97 games with Jets.

No. 87. Sheldon Richardson

Pos.: DT. Years: 2013-16

Teams: Jets, Seahawks, Vikings, Browns

Achievements: Defensive rookie of the year (2013). Pro Bowler (2014).

No. 86. Richie Anderson

Pos.: FB. Years: 1993-2003

Teams: Jets, Cowboys

Achievements: Pro Bowler (2000)

No. 85. Jamal Adams

Pos.: S. Years: 2017-present

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Pro Bowler (2018)

No. 84. Leon Washington

Pos.: KR/RB. Years: 2006-09

Teams: Jets, Seahawks, Patriots, Titans

Achievements: Two-time Pro Bowler. Three kickoff returns for touchdowns in 2007.

No. 83. Erik McMillan 

Pos.: S. Years: 1988-92

Teams: Jets, Browns, Chiefs, Eagles

Achievements: Franchise-record five interceptions returned for a touchdown.

No. 82. Ken Schroy

Pos.: S. Years: 1977-84

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Had eight interceptions as a rookie and returned a pick for a touchdown.

No. 81. Jason Ferguson

Pos.: DT. Years: 1997-2004

Teams: Jets, Cowboys, Dolphins

Achievements: Started 83 games for the Jets in eight seasons a force in the middle. 

No. 80. Antonio Cromartie

Pos.: CB. Years: 2010-13, 2015

Teams: Chargers, Jets, Cardinals, Colts

Achievements: Four-time Pro Bowler.

No. 79. Paul Rochester

Pos.: DT. Years: 1963-69

Teams: Texans, Chiefs, Jets

Achievements: Super Bowl champion. 

No. 78. Jeff Lagemen

Pos.: DE. Years: 1989-94

Teams: Jets, Jaguars

Achievements: Ninth all-time in franchise sacks (34.5)

No. 77. Bart Scott

Pos.: LB. Years: 2009-12

Teams: Ravens, Jets

Achievements: Pro Bowler (2006). Key part of dominant defense in 2009-10.

No. 76. Dainard Paulson

Pos.: DB. Years: 1961-66

Teams: Titans, Jets

Achievements: Two-time AFL All-Star

No. 75. Rob Moore

Pos.: WR. Years: 1990-94

Teams: Jets, Cardinals

Achievements: Two-time Br

No. 74. Chris Ward

Pos.: OT. Years: 1978-83

Teams: Jets, Saints

Achievements: Started 91 games, including playoffs, helping Jets return to relevancy.

No. 73. Darrol Ray 

Pos.: FS. Years: 1980-84

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Top 10 all-time in franchise interceptions with 21. Returned three for a touchdown.

No. 72. Kerry Rhodes

Pos.: S. Years: 2005-09

Teams: Jets, Cardinals

Achievements: Second-team All-Pro (2006); Led NFL in interception return yards (2010).

No. 71. Jeff Criswell

Pos.: OL. Years: 1988-94

Teams: Colts, Jets, Chiefs

Achievements: Started 103 of 107 games for the Jets over seven seasons.

No. 70. Richard Todd

Pos.: QB. Years: 1976-83, 86

Teams: Jets, Saints

Achievements: Third all-time in franchise passing touchdowns, yards and completions.

No. 69. Curley Johnson

Pos.: P. Years: 1961-68

Teams: Texans, Titans/Jets, Giants

Achievements: Super Bowl champion. AFL All-Star (1965).

No. 68. Jerricho Cotchery

Pos.: WR. Years: 2004-10

Teams: Jets, Steelers, Panthers

Achievements: Eighth all-time in franchise receptions and ninth in receiving yards. 

No. 67. Jason Fabini

Pos.: OT. Years: 1998-2005

Teams: Jets, Cowboys, Redskins

Achievements: Started all 114 games he played for the Jets in eight seasons.

No. 66. Bobby Jackson

Pos.: CB. Years: 1978-85

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Top 10 in franchise history with 21 career interceptions.

No. 65. John Elliott

Pos.: DL. Years: 1967-73.

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Three-time AFL All-Star. Super Bowl champion. 

No. 64. Verlon Biggs

Pos.: DE. Years: 1965-70

Teams: Jets, Redskins

Achievements: Three-time AFL All-Star. Super Bowl champion.

No. 63. Dan Alexander

Pos.: G. Years: 1977-89

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Started 183 of 192 games played in 12-year career with the Jets.

No. 62. John Schmitt

Pos.: C. Years: 1967-73

Teams: Jets, Packers

Achievements: Starter on Jets only Super Bowl team.

No. 61. Dennis Byrd

Pos.: DE. Years: 1989-93

Teams: Jets

Achievements: No. 90 retired by Jets. 13 sacks in 1990.

No. 60. Jonathan Vilma

Pos.: LB. Years: 2004-07

Teams: Jets, Saints

Achievements: Three-time Pro Bowler. Defensive Rookie of the Year (2004). Super Bowl Champion (with Saints).

No. 59. Brandon Moore

Pos.: G. Years: 2003-12

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Pro Bowler (2011). Started 142 of 144 games for the Jets, and every game in his last eight seasons.

No. 58. Johnny Hector

Pos.: RB. Years: 1983-92

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Third all-time in franchise rushing touchdowns.

No. 57. Greg Buttle

Pos.: LB. Years: 1976-84

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Key defender who helped Jets end longest playoff drought in franchise history.

No. 56. Muhammad Wilkerson

Pos.: DE. Years: 2011-17

Teams: Jets, Packers

Achievements: Sixth all-time in franchise sacks. Pro Bowler (2015).

No. 55. Lance Mehl

Pos.: LB. Years: 1980-87

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Two key interceptions in divisional round win over Raiders (1982). Pro Bowler (1985)

No. 54. Victor Green

Pos.: S. Years: 1993-2001

Teams: Jets, Patriots, Saints

Achievements: Fourth in all-time franchise interceptions.

No. 53. Jumbo Elliott

Pos.: OT. Years: 1996-2000, 2002

Teams: Giants, Jets

Achievements: Pro Bowl (1993). Super Bowl champion (with Giants). Caught game-tying pass in Monday Night Miracle vs. Dolphins. 

No. 52. Keyshawn Johnson

Pos.: WR. Years: 1996-99

Teams: Jets, Bucs, Cowboys, Panthers

Achievements: Three-time Brow Bowler, Super Bowl champion (with Bucs). Only No. 1 overall pick in Jets history.

No. 51. Jim Sweeney

Pos.: OL. Years: 1984-94.

Teams: Jets, Seahawks, Steelers. 

Achievements: Started 158 consecutive games. Ten-year starter for Jets.

No. 50. James Hasty

Pos.: CB. Years: 1988-94

Teams: Jets, Chiefs

Achievements: Seventh all-time in franchise career interceptions. Two-time Pro Bowler. 

No. 49. Bill Baird

Pos.: S. Years: 1963-69

Teams: Jets

Achievements: All-time franchise leader in career interceptions (33). Super Bowl champion .

No. 48. Joe Fields

Pos.: C. Years: 1975-87

Teams: Jets, Giants

Achievements: Two-time Pro Bowler. First-team All-Pro (1982). 12-year starter. 

No. 47. Bruce Harper

Pos.: RB/KR/PR. Years: 1977-84

Teams: Jets

Achievements: All-time franchise leader in kick returns. Only player in team history to gain 1,000 or more career yards rushing, receiving, rushing, kick returns and punt returns. 

No. 46. Ralph Baker

Pos.: LB. Years: 1964-74.

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Jets staple at linebacker for a decade. Super Bowl champion. 

No. 45. Abdul Salaam

Pos.: DT. Years: 1976-83

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Key facilitator for the “Sack Exchange” defensive line.

No. 44. Al Atkinson

Pos.: LB. Years: 1965-74

Teams: Jets

Achievements: AFL All-Star (1968). Super Bowl champion. 

No. 43. Marvin Washington

Pos.: DE. Years: 1989-96

Teams: Jets, 49ers, Broncos, 

Achievements: Seventh-most sacks in franchise history. Super Bowl Champion (with Broncos). 

No. 42. John Riggins

Pos.: RB. Years: 1971-75

Teams: Jets, Redskins

Achievements: First player in franchise history to rush for 1,000 yards (1975). Super Bowl champion and MVP (with Redskins). Pro Bowler (1975). 

No. 41. Jerome Barkum 

Pos.: TE/WR. Years: 1972-83

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Jets fixture through their longest playoff drought and return to contention. Pro Bowler (1973)

No. 40. Thomas Jones

Pos.: RB. Years: 2007-09

Teams: Cardinals, Bucs, Bears, Jets, Chiefs

Achievements: Twice set franchise record for most rushing TDs in a season (13 in 2008, 14 in 2009). Seventh all-time in franchise rushing yards and touchdowns, despite playing only three seasons. Pro Bowler (2008)

No. 39. Vinny Testaverde

Pos.: QB. Years: 1998-2003, 2005

Teams: Bucs, Browns, Ravens, Jets, Cowboys, Patriots, Panthers

Achievements: Only QB in franchise history with a record better than four games over. .500 (35-26). Two-time Pro Bowler. 

No. 38. Pat Leahy

Pos.: K. Years: 1974-91

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Franchise leader in games played and points scored. First team All-Pro (1978). 

No. 37. Calvin Pace

Pos.: LB. Years: 2008-15

Teams: Cardinals, Jets

Achievements: One of the best pass rushers in team history. Fifth all-time in franchise sacks and third in forced fumbles.

No. 36. Chad Pennington

Pos.: QB. Years: 2000-07

Teams: Jets, Dolphins

Achievements: Best completion percentage of any Jets QB who played at least three seasons with the team. Top five in franchise passing yards, completions and touchdowns.

No. 35. George Sauer

Pos.: WR. Years: 1965-70

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Four-time AFL All-Star. Two-time first-team All-Pro. Super Bowl champion.

No. 34. Shaun Ellis

Pos.: DE. Years: 2000-10

Teams: Jets, Patriots

Achievements: Two-time Pro Bowler. Second all-time in franchise sacks. 

No. 33. Rich Caster

Pos.: TE. Years: 1970-77

Teams: Jets, Oilers, Saints, Redskins

Achievements: Three-time Pro Bowler. Super Bowl champion (with Washington). Seventh all-time in franchise touchdown receptions. 

No. 32. Marvin Jones

Pos.: LB. Years: 1993-2003

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Fourth in franchise history in tackles. Started 83 consecutive games to end his career.

No. 31. Kyle Clifton

Pos.: LB. Years: 1984-96

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Jets all-time leading tackler. Led the NFL in tackles for a season three times. 

No. 30. Mickey Shuler

Pos.: TE. Years: 1978-89

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Tied for fifth all-time in franchise touchdown receptions and the best-known TE in franchise history. Two-time Pro Bowler. 

No. 29. Laveranues Coles

Pos.: WR. Years: 2000-02, 2005-08

Teams: Jets, Redskins, Bengals

Achievements: Fourth all-time in franchise receptions. Tied for fifth all-time in franchise touchdown receptions and receiving yards. Pro Bowler.

No. 28. Bill Mathis

Pos.: RB. Years: 1960-69

Teams: Titans/Jets

Achievements: Fifth all-time in franchise rushing touchdowns. Super Bowl champion. Two-time AFL All-Star.

No. 27. Ken O’Brien

Pos.: QB. Years: 1983-92

Teams: Jets, Eagles

Achievements: Franchise leader in completions. Second in franchise passing yards and touchdowns. Two-time Pro Bowler.

No. 26. Dave Herman

Pos.: G. Years: 1964-73

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Starting right guard on the franchise’s only Super Bowl team. Two-time AFL All-Star. 

No. 25. Aaron Glenn

Pos.: CB. Years: 1994-2001

Teams: Jets, Texans, Cowboys, Jaguars, Saints

Achievements: Three-time Pro Bowler. Set franchise record with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown.

No. 24. D’Brickashaw Ferguson

Pos.: OT. Years: 2006-15

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Three-time Pro Bowler. Started all 160 regular season and seven playoff games of his career, never missing a game.

No. 23. Randy Rasmussen

Pos.: G. Years: 1967-81

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Last starter from the Super Bowl champion team to retire. Played in 207 games, the second-most in franchise history. 

No. 22. Marty Lyons

Pos.: DL. Years: 1979-89

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Key part of the dominant “New York Sack Exchange” defensive line. Walter Payton Man of the Year (1984). Jets Ring of Honor.

No. 21. David Harris

Pos.: LB. Years: 2007-16

Teams: Jets, Patriots

Achievements: The second-leading tackler in franchise history. Respected centerpiece of one of the best defenses in football. Helped Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship games. 

No. 20. Gerry Philbin 

Pos.: DE. Years: 1964-72

Teams: Jets, Eagles

Achievements: One of the best defensive players on the franchise’s only Super Bowl team. Two-time AFL All-Star. All-Time AFL Team. Jets Ring of Honor. 

No. 19. Nick Mangold

Pos.: C. Years: 2006-2016

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Seven-time Pro Bowler. Two-time first-team All-Pro. Succeeded Kevin Mawae and became the second-best center in franchise history. 

No. 18. John Abraham

Pos.: DE. Years: 2000-2005

Teams: Jets, Falcons, Cardinals

Achievements: Five-time Pro Bowler. Two-time first-team All-Pro. Third all-time in franchise sacks. He was the Jets’ last great edge rusher. 

No. 17. Marvin Powell

Pos.: OT. Years: 1977-95

Teams: Jets, Bucs

Achievements: Five-time Pro Bowler. Three-time first-team All-Pro. College Football Hall of Famer (USC).

No. 16. Mo Lewis

Pos.: LB. Years: 1991-2003

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Three-time Pro Bowler. Long-time Jets defensive captain. Franchise leader in forced fumbles. Launched Tom Brady’s career by injuring Drew Bledsoe. 

No. 15. Wayne Chrebet 

Pos.: WR. Years: 1995-2005

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Undrafted tryout player who impressed in his first training camp and became one of the greatest receivers in franchise history. Third all-time in franchise receiving yards and touchdowns. Jets Ring of Honor. 

No. 14. Emerson Boozer

Pos.: RB. Years: 1966-75

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Second all-time in franchise rushing touchdowns and third in yards. Two-time AFL All-Star. Super Bowl champion. Jets Ring of Honor.

No. 13. Al Toon

Pos.: WR. Years: 1985-92

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Third all-time in franchise receptions and fourth in receiving yards. Led the NFL in receptions (1988). Three-time Pro Bowler. Jets Ring of Honor.

No. 12. Matt Snell

Pos.: RB. Years: 1964-72

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Played a huge part in the Jets’ only championship, scoring the only touchdown in Super Bowl III and carried the ball 30 times for 121 yards. Jets Ring of Honor. 

No. 11. Wesley Walker

Pos.: WR. Years: 1977-89

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Second all-time in franchise receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Two-time Pro Bpwler who led the NFL in receiving yards (1978)  Jets Ring of Honor

No. 10. Freeman McNeil

Pos.: RB. Years: 1981-92

Teams: Jets

Achievements:Three-time Pro Bowler. First Jets player to lead the Led the NFL in rushing (1982). Second all-time in franchise rushing yards. Jets Ring of Honor. 

No. 9. Larry Grantham

Pos.: LB. Years: 1960-72

Teams: Titans/Jets

Achievements: Super Bowl Champion. Five-time AFL All-Star and first-team All-AFL. Jets Ring of Honor.

No. 8. Kevin Mawae 

Pos.: C. Years: 1998-2005

Teams: Seahawks, Jets, Titans

Achievements: Pro Football Hall of Famer who made the NFL’s 2000 All-Decade team. Eight-time Pro Bowler. Seven-time first-team All-Pro. Blocked for a 1,000 yard rusher in 13 of 16 seasons, including six of seven with Jets. Jets Ring of Honor. 

No. 7. Mark Gastineau

Pos.: DE. Years: 1979-88

Teams: Jets

Achievements: Franchise leader in career sacks (74) and single-season sacks (22 in 1984). Twice led the NFL in sacks for a season (1983, 84). Jets Ring of Honor. Franchise record 22 sacks (1984).

No. 6. Winston Hill

Pos.: OT. Years: 1963-76

Teams: Jets, Rams

Achievements: Played in 195 consecutive games, many of them protecting Joe Namath’s blind side. Super Bowl champion. Four-time Pro Bowler. Four-time AFL All-Star. Jets Ring of Honor. 

No. 5. Joe Klecko

Pos.: DL. Years: 1977-87

Teams: Jets, Colts

Achievements: A four-time Pro Bowler, two-time first-team All-Pro and a key part of the famed “New York Sack Exchange.” Led the NFL with 20.5 sacks, setting a then-franchise record (1980). Jets Ring of Honor. No. 73 retired by Jets.

No. 4. Darelle Revis

Pos.: CB. Years: 2007-12, 2015-16

Teams: Jets, Bucs, Patriots, Chiefs

Achievements: One of the most dominant cornerbacks in NFL history at his peak, helped lead the Jets to consecutive AFC Championship games. Seven-time Pro Bowler. Four-time, first-team All-Pro. Super Bowl champion (with Patriots).  

No. 3. Curtis Martin

Pos.: RB. Years: 1998-2006

Teams: Patriots, Jets

Achievements: Pro Football Hall of Famer who led the NFL in rushing yards in 2004. Five-time Pro Bowler. Two-time first-team All Pro. Franchise leader in rushing yards, attempts and rushing touchdowns. Offensive Rookie of the Year (1995 with Patriots). Jets Ring of Honor. No. 28 retired by Jets.

No. 2. Don Maynard

Pos.: WR. Years: 1960-72

Teams: Giants, Titans/Jets, Cardinals

Achievements: First player to join the Titans, now the Jets, and played a key role in the franchise’s only Super Bowl. Pro Football Hall of Famer. Held pro record for total receptions and receiving yards. Franchise leader in receptions, receiving touchdowns and receiving yards. AFL All-Time Team. Jets Ring of Honor. No. 13 retired by Jets. 

No. 1. Joe Namath

Pos.: QB. Years: 1965-1976

Teams: Jets, Rams

Achievements: Pro Football Hall of Famer who guaranteed the Jets would beat the Colts in the Super Bowl and helped deliver one of the greatest upsets in football history for the franchise’s only championship. “Broadway Joe” remains a New York icon. Super Bowl III MVP. First pro QB to throw for 4,000 yards. Four-time AFL All-Star. Two-time AFL MVP. Pro Bowl (1972). AFL Rookie of the Year (1965). Jets Ring of Honor. No. 12 retired by Jets.