Major Flops
Many successful college players fail to translate their talent to the NFL.
One well-known superstar can drop in the early rounds, while another can go to a team within the first five picks. What is difficult to understand is that selecting players is a hit-or-miss game. Some athletes have talent but impediments like off-the-field issues or mental shortcomings. Many coaches and front office members crossed their collective fingers in this year's draft. I've made a list of who I think are some of the biggest misses in the NFL Draft. 5. JohNNY FOOTBALL
I have no problem placing Johnny Manziel as a top-five all-time draft bust.
At Texas A&M, Manziel won the Heisman Trophy as a freshman in 2012 and showcased his talent in front of the entire country. But, Manziel fell in the draft down to the Cleveland Browns at the No. 22 pick due to his reckless off-the-field behavior. Manziel played for the Browns for just two seasons and had a quarterback rating (QBR) of 74.4. 4. rICK mIRER
Rick Mirer flourished at Notre Dame and many NFL scouts projected him to be a top pick in the 1993 NFL Draft.
Washington State quarterback Drew Bledsoe went to the New England Patriots with the No. 1 pick and Mirer went to the Seattle Seahawks at the No. 2 pick. In Seattle, Mirer threw 56 interceptions to just 41 touchdown passes in four seasons there and bounced around to several other teams until his career ended after the 2004 season. Many scouts compared Mirer to former Notre Dame and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, but Mirer never lived up to the hype. 3. "tHE boZ"
University of Oklahoma linebacker Brain Bosworth created hype for himself when he invented the nickname "the Boz."
Bosworth had talent while in college, earning All-American honors twice, but tested positive for steroids. As a result, Bosworth fell to the Seattle Seahawks in the 1987 NFL Supplemental Draft. Bosworth lasted only three seasons in Seattle with constant injuries, and he never lived up to his "Boz" hype. 2. Tony Mandarich
Tony Mandarich played offensive tackle at Michigan State and was tremendously large in size.
WithSports Illustrated praising Manadrich as the "best offensive line prospect ever," the Green Bay Packers selected the impressive lineman with the No. 2 pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. As soon as Mandarich started in the NFL, poor technique and a steroid use in college led to the Packers cutting him after the 1992 season. Mandarich was never close to being one of the best offensive linemen of all time. 1. Ryan leaf
Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning and Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf were the top two picks in the 1998 NFL Draft.
Manning went to theIndianapolis Colts at No. 1 while Leaf went to the San Diego Chargers at No. 2. Leaf threw 33 interceptions to just 13 touchdowns in three seasons with the Chargers and the team bottomed out with a (1-15) record in the 2000 season. Leaf remains the biggest NFL Draft bust to many NFL fans, scouts and front office members. Tell me who you think may have been a bigger bust below and check out my blog again soon!
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