NFL Draft: Power Ranking the Top 10 First Round Picks in New York Jets History

Despite a current lockout in progress, the 2011 NFL Draft will go on.  This year's draft includes a bevy of talented players, from Auburn QB Cameron Newton to Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers.  Ever since QB Andrew Luck announced that he had decided to stay at Stanford for his senior season, the first-overall pick has been completely up in the air.

After their second consecutive AFC championship appearance, the New York Jets have the 30th selection in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.  With a late first-round, pick the Jets will potentially eye the following incoming talents: UCLA SS Rahim Moore, Miami DE Allen Bailey, Indiana WR Tandon Doss, and Texas CB Aaron Williams.

Over the past few years, the Jets have had their hits and misses in the draft but, overall, are usually one of the better organizations when it comes to selecting rookies.

With the NFL Draft less than a month away, take a look at the top 10 first-round picks in New York Jets history.

10. T Marvin Powell, Selected 4th Overall in 1977

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 268 pounds

College: USC

Career Awards/Highlights: Five Pro Bowl appearances

9. C Nick Mangold, 29th Overall in 2006

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 20: Nick Mangold #74 of the New York Jets waits to snap against the New England Patriots at Giants Stadium on September 20, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 307 pounds

College: Ohio State

Career Highlights: Three-time Pro Bowl selection (2008,2009,2010) and two-time All-Pro selection (2009,2010).

Throughout his career Nick Mangold has played and started in 80 games for the New York Jets.  Mangold is the highest paid center in the NFL, after signing a seven-year $55million contract on August 24, 2010.

8. LB James Farrior, Selected 8th Overall in 1997 (Currently W/ Steelers)

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19 Oct 1998: Quarterback Drew Bledsoe #11 of the New England Patriots is sacked by James Farrior #58 of the New York Jets at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Jets defeated the Patriots 24-14.

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 243 pounds

College: Virginia

Career Stats: In 216 games, Farrior recorded 1337 total tackles (929 solo, 408 assisted), 33.5 sacks, 19 forced fumbles, 69 pass deflections, 11 interceptions, and one touchdown.

Highlight Season: (2001)(NYJ) Recorded 142 tackles (106 solo, 36 assisted), nine pass deflections, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, and one sack.

Farrior didn't blossom in the NFL until he was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers but has since become one of the most consistent and reliable linebackers in the game today.

7. RB Freeman McNeil, Selected 3rd Overall in 1981

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 2: Running back Freeman McNeil #24 of the New York Jets runs the ball during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium on December 2, 1990 in San Diego, California. The San Diego Chargers won 38-17 (Photo by

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 216 pounds

College: UCLA

Career Highlights: Three-time Pro-Bowler (1982, 1984, 1985) and two-time All-Pro selection (1982, 1985) 

Career Stats (12 Seasons): In 144 games, 97 started, McNeil made 1798 rushing attempts for 8,074 yards and 38 touchdowns.  McNeil also made 295 receptions for 2,961 yards and 12 touchdowns.

6. WR Al Toon, Selected 10th Overall in 1985

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27 Sep 1992: Wide receiver Al Toon of the New York Jets moves the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Rams won the game, 18-10. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 205 pounds

College: Wisconsin

Career Highlights: Three-time Pro-Bowler and three-time All-Pro Selection (1986,1987,1988)

Career Stats(8 Seasons): In 107 games, 95 started, Toon recorded 517 receptions for 6,605 yards and 31 touchdowns.

5. QB Ken O'Brien, Selected 24th Overall in 1983

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 210 pounds

College: California-Davis, Sacramento State

Career Highlights: Two-time Pro-Bowler

Career Stats(10 Seasons): In 129 games, Ken O'Brien completed 2,110 passes of 3,602 attempts for 25,094 yards, 128 touchdowns, 98 interceptions, a 80.4 QB rating, and 58.6 CMP percentage.

4. MLB Jonathan Vilma, Selected 12th Overall in 2004

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New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma(51) in action against the Houston Texans at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford,New Jersey.The Jets beat the Texans 26-11. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images)

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 230 pounds

College: Miami (Florida)

Career Highlights: 2004 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Three-time Pro Bowl selection, 2008 Ed Block Courage Award, and Super Bowl Champion (2009-10)

Career Stats (Seven Seasons): In 103 games, Jonathan Vilma recorded 780 total tackles (556 solo, 224 assisted), 36 pass deflections, 9.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, 11 interceptions, and one touchdown.

3. QB Joe Namath, Selected 1st Overall in 1965

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 26: Former Jets quarterback is introduced during halftime festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Jets' win over the Colts in Super Bowl III during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets on

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 200 pounds

College: Alabama

Career Highlights: Five-time NFL All-Star (1965, 1967, 1968, 1969), 1972 Pro Bowl selection, AFL All-Time Team, two-time AFL MVP, 1968 AFL Champion, Super Bowl Champion(III), and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985

Highlight Season: (1969) In 14 games started, Namath completed 185 of 261 attempted passes for 2,734 yards, 19 touchdowns, 17 interceptions, a 74.3 QB rating, and a 51.2 CMP percentage.

2. CB Darrelle Revis, Selected 14th Overall in 2007

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets breaks up a pass intended for Mike Wallace #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steel

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 198 pounds

College: Pittsburgh

Career Highlights: Three-time Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2009, 2010), Two-time All-Pro selection(2009,2010), and 2009 AFC Defensive Player of the Year

Career Stats(4 Seasons): In 61 games played, Revis has made a total of 231 tackles (192 solo, 39 assisted), 74 pass deflections, one sack, two forced fumbles, 14 interceptions, and two touchdowns.

After only four years in the National Football League, Darrelle Revis has made his mark as one of the best overall cornerbacks in the game.

1. RB John Riggins, Selecting 6th Overall in 1971

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 230 pounds

College: Kansas

Career Highlights: 1975 Pro Bowl selection, 1983 All-Pro selection, NFL 1980's All-Decade Team, Super Bowl XVII MVP, Super Bowl XVII Champion, 1978 Comeback Player of the Year, 1983 Bert Bell Award, and Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992.

Highlight Season: (1983) In 15 games, John Riggins made 375 rushing attempts for 1,347 yards and 24 touchdowns.