The 25 Greatest Players in New York Jets' History | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Isabella Ramos
Published Mar 25, 2026
D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, 2006-present: D'Brickashaw Ferguson received Pro Bowl invitations in Rex Ryan's first three years as head coach.
Curley Johnson, P-RB, 1961-1968: Curley Johnson was the Jets' punter from their second season as the New York Titans through their victory in Super Bowl III. His 1965 average of 45.3 yards per kick remains a team record. Only Ben Graham and Tom Tupa have surpassed Johnson's career average of 42.5 yards per kick, however, neither Graham nor Tupa came close to matching Johnson's longevity. Even their combined number of attempts, 457, fell 77 kicks short of Johnson's 534.
Nick Mangold, C, 2006-present: Nick Mangold was a four-time Pro Bowl invitee in Ryan's first four seasons and a first-team All-NFL center in 2009 and 2010.
Marvin Powell, OT, 1977-1987: Marvin Powell earned five consecutive Pro Bowl invitations and three first-team All-NFL awards between 1979 and 1983. He was part of the 1979 line that supported 23 rushing touchdowns. He blocked for Freeman McNeil during the first seven years of McNeil's career.
Mickey Shuler, TE, 1978-1989: Mickey Shuler played tight end during the height of the O'Brien, Walker and Toon aerial circus, earning Pro Bowl invitations in 1986 and 1988. He played more games, 160, than any other Jets tight end, catching 438 passes for 4,819 yards and 37 touchdowns. He averaged 11 yards per catch.
Vinny Testaverde, QB, 1998-2003, 2005: Vinny Testaverde had a reputation as being interception-prone, but Bill Parcells helped him throw 77 touchdown passes against 58 interceptions during his time with the Jets. Testaverde may be best known as the architect of the "Monday Night Miracle," in which the Jets beat Miami 40-37 in overtime despite trailing 30-7 after three quarters.
Jim Turner, K-QB, 1964-1970: Jim Turner had the two highest scoring seasons in Jets' history, 145 points in 1968 and 129 points in 1969—both led the AFL. He received AFL All-Star Game invitations each year.
Leon Washington, RB-KR, 2006-2009: Leon Washington returned 117 kickoffs for 2,986 yards and four touchdowns, including three touchdowns in 2007. His number of career and single-season touchdown returns remain team records.
