The New York Jets are not known for their prowess in the NFL Draft, but every blind squirrel finds a nut eventually, right? This is the team that drafted great players like Joe Namath, Darrelle Revis, Al Toon, and Freeman McNeil.

The Jets drafted Mekhi Becton out of Louisville with the No. 11 pick in Thursday's draft. They are hoping that he turns into the franchise's next great lineman. If he is anything like these guys, then he is a success. Here are the biggest draft steals in Jets' history.

5. John Elliott, DT

The Jets took a defensive lineman out of Texas in the seventh-round of the 1967 draft. This turned out to be one of their better picks in history. At 245 pounds, Elliott was extremely quick and durable for the Jets.

Elliott played seven seasons in New York and had 48 sacks. He registered 15 in 1970 and was named as the team's MVP. Elliott was apart of the championship team of Super Bowl III and was a two-time AFL All-Star.

4. Randy Rasmussen, OG

The Jets had a good draft in 1967. First Elliott then it was Rasmussen in the 12th round. The Nebraska-Omaha played 15 seasons as a Jet and started 199 games. He did not miss a game from 1969-1978.

Rasmussen was a staple along the offensive line during the Jets Super Bowl run in 1969. He had the privilege to play for a championship team and through the Sack Exchange era.

3. Dan Alexander, OG

Alexander was drafted in the eighth-round of the 1977 draft. The Jets drafted a defensive lineman out of LSU and turned him into a right guard before his rookie year. The switch was a good one.

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Alexander played 13 professional seasons, all for the Jets. He played in 193 games and made 182 starts. Alexander did not miss a game until his 11th season in the NFL in 1987. Nicknamed “Gator”, Alexander was a big, tough lineman during his playing days.

2. Joe Fields, C

The NFL drafts used to be much longer in terms of rounds. Sometimes, you can find a diamond in the rough in the 14th round. That is exactly what the Jets did in 1975 when they took a center out of Widener College. A center is one of the most important players on the football field and Fields did it perfectly.

The General played 13 years with the Jets and was a two-time Pro Bowler. It is hard to argue against Fields as the third best center in franchise history behind Nick Mangold and Kevin Mawae.

1. Joe Klecko, DL

It is almost criminal that Klecko is not yet in the Hall of Fame. He is up there with the best draft picks in Jets' history and is certainly the biggest steal. Klecko played 11 years with the Jets before ending his career with one season in Indianapolis.

Klecko was a four time Pro Bowler and two time First Team All-Pro. He was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 1981. The most impressive aspect of his career was being named a Pro Bowler at three different positions.