The Jets had traded up from the sixth pick earlier this offseason with the intention to get their franchise quarterback, which they got with Darnold. Only 20-years-old, the quarterback will join a crowded quarterback crew in New York (Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater, Christian Hackenberg, Bryce Petty) and will likely be on the bench come Week 1.

Darnold completed 64.9% of his 846 pass attempts in his two years at USC. He tossed 57 touchdowns but was also a bit turnover prone with 22 interceptions and 5 fumbles.