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New York Jets’ draft: History of the NFL’s 3rd-overall pick

The dawn of the 2019 NFL Draft is ominously looming upon us. For the second consecutive year, the New York Jets are set to enter the draft in possession of the third overall pick.

What can history tell us about what that selection might come to be worth? Here are a few facts and tidbits surrounding the story of number three overall.

Only four third overall picks have gone on to make a Super Bowl with the team that drafted them

Crazily enough, third overall picks have not found a lot of success getting deep into the postseason.