Drafted 2nd overall, 1987 (Seattle Seahawks) This LB is mostly remembered for getting run over in the red zone by Bo Jackson.
Drafted 1st overall, 2007 (Oakland Raiders) 18 TDs and 38 turnovers led to a quick NFL exit for this Raiders passer.
Drafted 2nd overall, 2003 (Detroit Lions) This Michigan State star reached the end zone just 4 times in the NFL, due to injuries and substance abuse issues.
Drafted 3rd overall, 1999 (Cincinnati Bengals) This QB left the NFL in 2005 with only five career touchdown passes.
Drafted 1st overall, 1999 (Cleveland Browns) The Browns probably wish they'd taken a different QB, as Donovan McNabb went to the Eagles with the next pick.
Drafted 2nd overall, 1998 (San Diego Chargers) Famously drafted just after Peyton Manning, their career trajectories couldn't have been more different.
Drafted 1st overall, 1995 (Cincinnati Bengals) After tearing his ACL in his first ever preseason game, this RB never managed to get his career on track.
Drafted 3rd overall, 1994 (Washington Redskins) After retiring with a career passer rating of 54.3, this QB entered politics, becoming a member of the US House of Representatives.
Drafted 3rd overall, 2012 (Cleveland Browns) This RB managed to bust twice, after the Colts traded a first round pick to take him off of Cleveland's roster.
Drafted 7th overall, 1990 (Detroit Lions) This Heisman Trophy winning QB played 3 seasons in Detroit, throwing only 5 TDs.
Drafted 3rd overall, 2002 (Detroit Lions) This former Oregon star QB washed out rather quickly in Detroit.
Drafted 22nd overall, 2014 (Cleveland Browns) This Browns QB is remembered for a cocky attitude, off-the-field problems, inconsistent play, and a very short career.
Drafted 2nd overall, 1989 (Green Bay Packers) This OT, nicknamed 'The Incredible Bulk', was out of the league by 1991.
Drafted 4th overall, 1982 (Baltimore Colts) After struggling on the field, this QB was banned by the league for a gambling operation.
Drafted 1st overall, 2000 (Cleveland Browns) After an All-American career at Penn State, he played only one complete 16-game season for the Browns.
Drafted 10th overall, 2006 (Arizona Cardinals) The Cardinals hoped they found a franchise QB, but mostly found a backup for Kurt Warner.
Drafted 2nd overall, 1993 (Seattle Seahawks) Hyped to be the next Joe Montana out of Notre Dame, he turned out to be a journeyman QB.
Drafted 4th overall, 2009 (Seattle Seahawks) This highly touted college linebacker recorded only 5.5 career sacks after reaching the NFL.
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