Sam Darnold was initially drafted third overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL draft. Darnold was picked after Baker Mayfield (No. 1) and before Josh Allen (No. 7), Josh Rosen (No. 10 ...
Three quarterbacks were picked before Rosen: Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Josh Allen. All three turned out to be better choices and will end up signing contracts for north of $100 million.