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129
Games
25,094
Pass Yards
128
Pass TD
98
INT
394
Rush Yards
27
Rec Yards
Ken O'Brien is a former quarterback out of UC Davis; Sacramento State, selected by the New York Jets with the 24th overall pick (round 1) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 129 regular-season games from 1983 to 1993. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 1
Pick
24th overall
Team
Position
College
Ken O'Brien Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 4th in the 1983 draft class in passing yards (25,094).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 25,094 | 128 | 98 | 394 | 1 | 27 |
Career span: 1983–1993.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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