Technically, yes. But in 2013, the Jets drafted Geno Smith in Round 2, and they weren't yet ready to give up on Smith when Bridgewater entered the draft in 2014. The Vikings took Bridgewater 32nd overall, and he had success with them rather quickly. The Jets took safety Calvin Pryor 18th overall that year, and he wound up being a bust. Both guys played at Louisville. Funny how things work out.
During his first two seasons, it looked like Bridgewater was well on his way to being the Vikings' long-term quarterback answer. In 2014, he had a solid rookie season — 14 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 85.