40. Justin Tuck DE New York Giants 74 overall (3rd round) 2005
Tuck wasn’t even on the radar for this list until February 3rd, but after turning Tom Brady’s fourth Super Bowl an utter nightmare, he deserved to be mentioned. Of course, putting Tuck here is partially based on potential, because it looks inevitable that the he’ll turn into a perennial all-pro.
39. Grady Jackson DT Tampa Bay Buccaneers 193 overall (6th round) 1997
There’s a fine line between being fat and being good. Jackson is straddling that line— and it’s not pretty.
38. DeMeco Ryans LB Houston Texans 33 overall (2nd round) 2006
The 2006 Defensive Rookie of the Year followed up a season in which he led the NFL in tackles by being named All-Pro in 2007. Not bad for a 236-lb middle linebacker who was thought to be too small to play in the pros.
37. Shaun Phillips LB San Diego Chargers 98 overall (4th round) 2004
Phillips may not be the most famous Shaun in the San Diego linebacking corps, but he has been a huge part of the Chargers defense since joining the team four years ago. He is yet to make a Pro Bowl, but aided pass rushing extraordinaire Shawne Merrimane with 8.5 sacks of his own this past season.
36. Devin Hester KR Chicago Bears 57 overall (2nd round) 2006
Hester was drafted to be a cornerback. He turned out to the most dominant kick returner in NFL history. In his first two seasons, Hester has run back 11 kicks (both punts and kickoffs) to the house. Eventually teams will start to realize that Hester is the only chance the Bears have at scoring and just kick the ball out of bounds, but until then, he remains one of the most dangerous weapons in the league.
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Rich Kotite about 1 year ago
One of my personal favorites is Charles ( glass collarboned) Rogers for the Lions. Don't they just love WR's in round one? At least they are batting .500 ( so it seems) with their four first round WR selections under Matt ( not so bright) Millen. A lot of money going there, especially considering their QB throws as many picks and TD's each year. Do I sound like a disgruntled FF owner with an axe to grind with Detroit at the skill positions? You bet your ar$e I am!
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Chuck Brayton about 1 year ago
Not even close for worst draft choice. Naturally it's the Tampa team again - Bo Jackson 1st round pick of the Buccaneers, who would rather fly-fish in a cold Colorado stream than play Buccball _OH no my bad thats Jake Plummer. Wasted number one pick for a team that couldn't win a coin toss.
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Umer Waris about 1 year ago
Robert Gallery has not been in a consistent position on the offensive line ever since he was drafted and has been under 6 different O-line coaches in the past 4 years. Only this year did he find stabilty under Tom Cable's coaching. I look forward to see him off that list soon.
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E Hoofnagle about 1 year ago
How about Eric Kumerow to the Miami Dolphins in the 1st round of the 1988 draft. Selected 16th overall he never did a thing. Started 0 games, played in 36 games total and recorded 5 tackles.
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