The Worst Draft Picks In NFL History
Every NFL goes to the draft with hopes and dreams of finding the next star for their franchise. However, sometimes it turns out to be a disaster. Here's the worst draft picks in NFL history for every franchise.
Arizona Cardinals - Wendell Bryant
The Cardinals drafted Wendell Bryant in 2002 12th overall in the draft. He was a DT who ended up with just two sacks in two seasons. Multiple suspensions ended his career.
Atlanta Falcons - Jamal Anderson
Jamal Anderson was picked 8th overall to become a premier pass rusher for the Falcons. He was drafted in 2007 and had just 4.5 sacks over four seasons. He never became a impact starter.
Baltimore Ravens- Kyle Boller
In 2003 the Ravens started Kyle Boller 19th overall so he could become their franchise QB. He struggled throwing more INTs then TDs over his five seasons.
Buffalo Bills - Aaron Maybin
In 2009 the Bills selected Maybin a DE 11th overall. In two seasons with the Bills he ended up with a brutal ZERO sacks.
Carolina Panthers - Rae Carruth
Carruth was drafted 27th overall. But his career ended after three season where he got in some very serious legal trouble which led him to land in prison for nearly two decades.
Chicago Bears- Curtis Enis
The Bears drafted Curtis Enis a RB 5th overall. He never topped 4 yards per carry he had numerous injuries and had 4 career TDs before retiring after just three seasons.
Cincinnati Bengals- Akili Smith
Akili Smith was drafted 3rd overall by the Bengals to be their franchise QB. He started just 17 games and had 5 TD and 17 INTs becoming one of the biggest busts in NFL history.
Cleveland Browns- Johhny Manziel
The Browns drafted the popular QB 22nd overall in the 2014 draft. He had a lot of immaturity issues and ended being out of the league after two seasons.
Dallas Cowboys- Bobby Carpenter
Carpenter was a LB, was drafted 18th overall. He started just three games in four seasons and mostly ended up bouncing around the league on special teams.
Denver Broncos - Jarvis Moss
Moss was taken 17th overall to fix the Broncos pass rush problems. The DE ended up with just 4.5 sacks in four years.
Detroit Lions - Charles Rogers
Rogers was drafted 2nd overall, he played just 15 games due to injuries and ended up with many off-field issues. He had just 36 career catches.
Green Bay Packers- Justin Harrell
Justin Harrell a DT was drafted in 2007. He was picked 16th overall and played just 14 games in 4 seasons with zero sacks.
Houston Texans
The Texans took David Carr as their first pick in franchise history. He had a very underwhelming career and never developed into a reliable NFL starter.
Indianapolis Colts- Trev Alberts
Alberts was drafted 5th overall. He battled injuries through his first 3 seasons and had just 4 sacks before retiring.
Jacksonville Jaguars - Derrick Harvey
Harvey was drafted 8th overall in 2008. He managed a horrible 8 sacks in three seasons and failed to live up to hype.
Kansas City Chiefs- Jonathan Baldwin
Jonathan Baldwin was drafted in 2011 by the Chiefs 26th overall to be a star WR. He had just 600 yards in 2 seasons.
Las Vegas Raiders- JaMarcus Russell
He was the 1st overall pick and this one is easy. He is considered as the biggest draft bust in NFL history. He threw just 18 TDs over 3 seasons.
Los Angeles Chargers- Ryan Leaf
At the time they were in San Diego but anyways, Ryan Leaf was an absolute mess. He had 14 TDs and 36 INTs over 4 seasons and is considered one of the biggest busts of all time.
Los Angeles Rams- Jason Smith
In 2009 the Rams drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall to be their left tackle. He started just 26 games over four years.
Miami Dolphins- Dion Jordan
The Dolphins drafted Dion Jordan a DE third overall in the 2013 draft. He had just three sacks in three seasons.
Minnesota Vikings- Troy Williamson
In 2005 the Vikings picked Williamson to replace Randy Moss at WR. He ended up with just 79 catches over three seasons.
New England Patriots- Laurence Maroney
In 2006 the Patriots drafted Maroney to be their lead back. He had just 4 yards per carry and was traded after four seasons.
New Orleans Saints- Jonathan Sullivan
In 2003 Sullivan was selected 6th overall as a DT. He had 1.5 sacks in three seasons and had huge conditioning issues.
New York Giants- Cedric Jones
In 1996 Cedric Jones a DE was drafted by the Giants. He had 15 sacks in 5 seasons and never lived up to being drafted fifth overall.
New York Jets- Vernon Gholston
Gholston was taken 6th in 2008 as a DE. He had zero sacks in three seasons. He was a huge disappointment.
Philadelphia Eagles- Danny Watkins
He was drafted in 2011 at 23rd overall. He was already 26 years old at the time. He started 18 games and was out of the league in 3 years.
Pittsburgh Steelers- Huey Richardson
The Steelers drafted Richardson 15th overall. He played five games for the Steelers and had zero sacks.
San Francisco 49ers- Rashaun Woods
The WR was drafted in 2004 31st overall. He had 7 catches in his whole entire career as a first round pick.
Seattle Seahawks- Aaron Curry
The Seahawks drafted Aaron Curry a LB out of Wake Forest with the 4th overall pick of the draft. He was deemed as a "can't miss prospect". Well, he missed. He had just 5.5 sacks in 2 and a half seasons and was traded.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gaines Adams
Adams was taken 4th overall by the Buccaneers in 2007. He had 13.5 sacks in just over 2 seasons and was traded. He tragically passed away at age 26 due to heart failure.
Tennessee Titans- Adam "Pacman" Jones
He was drafted 6th overall. And got suspended for a full season before being traded away. He revived his career in other stops.
Washington Commanders- Heath Shuler
Picked 3rd overall in 1994, the QB threw just 15 TDs and 33 INTs before being traded away.