3 Seahawks Draft Busts and The Emerald City Is Not Ready To Hear It

Alright, 12s, deep breaths. This one stings, like a late flag on a game-winning drive. Bleacher Report just dropped their "B/R 99: Ranking the 99 Biggest Draft Busts of All Time," and guess who's on the list? Our beloved Seattle Seahawks. Yeah, I know. It's not a list you want to be on, but the numbers don't lie. They've identified 57 different franchises with at least one bust, and our Hawks are among the "repeat offenders," chilling with a total of three busts. THREE!

The Company We Keep, And It Ain't Pretty

When you hear "biggest draft busts," your mind probably goes to those infamous names from other teams, right? Like Jeff Okudah, the corner the Lions took 3rd overall in 2020, who ended up with just two career interceptions and a 107.9 passer rating against. He was injury prone, got traded, and was on his fourth team by 2025, playing less than 100 snaps. Or Cade McNown, the Bears QB from '99, who lasted two seasons and 15 starts after fans and even teammates called for his benching following a decline in play in 2000. He only threw 16 touchdowns to 19 interceptions. But here's the kicker: B/R's panel, looking at draft position, career stats, predraft perception, and a healthy dose of accumulated memory, put us right in the mix. Fifty-seven franchises made the cut, and we're one of just six teams with three or more busts. Three teams have four busts: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Las Vegas, and Portland. And then there's us, alongside the Golden State Warriors, New York Islanders, New York Jets, New York Mets, and Sacramento Kings, all clocking in with three. The New York Jets, people! That's the kind of co

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mpany we're keeping on this particular list. It's a gut punch.

What Even *Is* A Bust, Anyway?

So, what constitutes a "bust" according to these B/R editors? It's not about being a bad player, it's about "lamenting lost potential." It's about those guys who were supposed to be legends, who were hyped up as future stars after a big draft night, and then just... weren't. The panel's central aim was to decide who fell furthest from predraft expectations. They looked at where these players were drafted, how their careers actually played out stat-wise, what everyone *thought* they'd be before they even put on an NFL uniform, and a bit of that "where were you when" memory. It's subjective, sure, because #draftSZN is always a hype beast, but the results are cold, hard facts. Our franchise has three players who fell "furthest from predraft expectations." It's a tough pill to swallow because every pick should be a home run, especially when you're building towards something special in the Emerald City.

Gotta Look Forward

This historical ranking is a harsh reminder that not every high draft pick works out. It's part of the game, a "necessary evil" they call it, for measuring greatness. But as fans, we remember the sting. It makes you appreciate every single player who *does* hit their potential. It makes you double down on supporting the guys in green and blue who are out there now. We might have three names on this list of historical busts, but what truly matters is who we are *now*. We're looking ahead, always, to the next game, the next season, building a legacy that wipes away any trace of those past disappointments. Let's keep our eyes on the prize and cheer on our current squad. Go Hawks!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.