Jets select QB Sanchez after trading up (AP)

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The New York Jets have selected quarterback Mark Sanchez with the fifth pick of the NFL draft after trading with the Cleveland Browns. The former USC star with the powerful arm gives the Jets a franchise quarterback after Brett Favre came out of retirement for one season. The pick was the first for new coach Rex Ryan, who will have Sanchez compete with Kellen Clemens for the starting job.

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