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Sam Neumann

NFL draft history: Every quarterback ever drafted No. 2 overall

After missing out on the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes, the Jets still appear in line to take a quarterback at No. 2.

In the history of the NFL draft, 19 quarterbacks have been taken second overall. If the Jets were to select a quarterback at No. 2, that player would become the 20th QB to be selected with the second pick in the draft.

Whether that’s Zach Wilson, Justin Fields or a complete surprise pick remains to be seen. It seems to be a forgone conclusion that Wilson will land in New York, but there’s still over three weeks before that decision has to be made.

As the Jets weigh their options, here’s a look at every quarterback that’s been drafted second overall.

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