NFL's Biggest Draft Busts - The most talented and athletic college players don't always make the best pros. Draft busts 2012 NFL draft TV schedule April 26 and 27The first round of the NFL draft has seen plenty of teams burned by poor selections — like the Texans who chose David Carr first overall in 2002 — but here's a look at some of the worst picks of the past 25 years and what they are up to now. Draft busts 2012 NFL draft TV schedule April 26 and 27,
Brian Bosworth Brian bosworth three-year career with the Seahawks, The Boz was selected in the 1987 supplemental draft. He had tremendous buzz about him based on his colorful nature, but his brief career will be remembered for the time he was steamrolled by Los Angeles Raiders running back Bo Jackson during a Monday night game. Brian bosworth three-year career with the Seahawks, brian bosworth filmography and TV, brian bosworth + $11 million contract with Seahawks,
Wendell Bryant wendell bryant suspended for substance abuse, The Cardinals reached for him with the 12th overall selection in 2002 and paid for it dearly. Bryant, who was suspended repeatedly, was out of the NFL after three seasons. wendell bryant nfl comeback,
Tony Mandarich The second overall selection in 1989 was supposed to revolutionize the offensive tackle position because of his size and athleticism. What Mandarich became was the poster child for steroid abuse during his three-year stint with the Packers. Tony Mandarich 6 ft 5 in, 311 lb, Tony Mandarich boudoir photography,
David Klingler David Klinger assistant professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, The sixth overall selection in 1992 was a product of the run-and-shoot offense. Klingler put up big college numbers but couldn't adjust to how an NFL offense was structured. jeff blake cincinnati bengals,
Andre Ware Andre Ware inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Whoever coined the cliché "system quarterback" probably had Ware in mind. He was brilliant at orchestrating an innovative run-and-shoot attack that had college opponents on their heels. But that scheme didn't work for long in the NFL once defensive coordinators learned how to diffuse it. Ware became yet another failed signal-caller on a list that dates to Bobby Layne's heyday in the 1950s. Andre Ware inducted into Texas Sports Hall of Fame,
Akili Smith Akili Smith played four seasons for Cincinnati Bengals, The third overall selection of the 1999 draft was overmatched from the start. He was picked way too high by the team and wound up being out of the NFL. Akili Smith assistant coach for University of California in 2010, Akili Smith played for Frankfurt Galaxy,
Heath Shuler First-round draft picks aren't supposed to get outplayed by seventh-rounders. But that's what happened to Shuler, who was beaten out for a starting spot by a fellow Class of 1994 member. Shuler's NFL career ended after four horrific seasons in Washington and New Orleans. He's a winner in another arena.
Quincy Carter quincy carter + Jets, Canadian, Arena and Arena 2, Carter's demise wasn't a matter of talent. Carter had earned a starting spot and led his team to a playoff appearance in 2003, but he was released the next preseason following a failed drug test. quincy carter drug abuse, quincy carter + Jets, Canadian, Arena and Arena 2, quincy carter bipolar disorder,
Lawrence Phillips Lawrence Phillips played two seasons for St. Louis Rams, The sixth overall selection in 1996 was troubled from the start. The Rams gambled that Phillips would put some off-field issues behind him, but that never happened. St. Louis cut him. Lawrence Phillips serving 31-year prison sentence, Quarterback Steve Young's career ended with missed block,
Jeff George Jeff George offers to step in for Brett Favre, This is a prime example of how a player's athletic gifts don't automatically translate into victories. He had a 46-78 starting record for five teams in an 11-season span. George's cannon arm was Hall of Fame caliber, but his attitude rubbed so many of his teammates and coaches the wrong way that George became a journeyman who never played in an NFL game after 2001. gatorade national player of the year award,
Todd Marinovich Marinovich's struggles have extended far beyond the gridiron. Rigorously groomed for football stardom by his father, Marinovich crumbled in the NFL under heavy pressure and ridiculously high expectations. He lasted only two years but has remained in the headlines because of off-field problems that included a hardcore drug addiction.
Ryan Leaf The second overall selection in the 1998 draft was supposed to be the next franchise quarterback in this team's history, but Leaf's commitment to the game was in question the day he signed his contract and he never seemed like he cared about playing.
JaMarcus Russell jamarcus russell comeback failed, jamarcus russell $61 million contract with Raiders, Russell, the first overall selection of the 2007 draft, clearly did not care about becoming a good quarterback despite his obvious talent. He seemed indifferent to coaching and was cut after three seasons. jamarcus russell codeine syrup arrest,
Courtney Brown Brown, who was selected with the first pick in the 2000 draft, just could not stay healthy. He played only one full season in his five with the team and was out of the league after seven injury-plagued seasons.
Courtney Brown Brown, who was selected with the first pick in the 2000 draft, just could not stay healthy. He played only one full season in his five with the team and was out of the league after seven injury-plagued seasons.
