
NFL Draft: Steve Spurrier and the Biggest Busts of All Time for Picks 1-32
As the 2011 rookie class continues its combine and regular workouts, and the 2011 NFL draft gets closer and closer, fans are anxiously waiting for the NFL lockout to officially be over and a new collective bargaining agreement to be signed.
This year's NFL draft may be the only thing NFL fans have to look forward to, with the looming possibility of a season-long lockout. As you begin, or continue, to scout out the deep pool of talented players entering this year's draft, take a look at some of the biggest busts in NFL history.
The following slides exhibit the biggest busts for each pick in NFL draft history, as well as runner-ups for each selection.
32. QB Patrick Ramsey, Washington Redskins (2002 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 225 pounds
College: Tulane
College Stats: (2000) Completed 229-of-389 passes for 2,833 yards, 24 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, a 58.9 CMP% and a 133.2 QB Rating.
(2001) Completed 256-of-449 passes for 2,935 yards, 22 touchdowns, 13 intereptions, 57.0 CMP% and a 122.3 QB Rating.
Professional Stats (Career) (Seven Years):
- Started in 24 out of 38 games he played in.
- Completed 511-of-913 passes for 5,930 yards, 35 touchdowns, 30 interceptions, a 56.0 CMP% and a 74.9 QB Rating.
Runner-Up: DB Craig Newsome, drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1995
31. WR Rashaun Woods, San Francisco 49ers (2004 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 202 pounds
College: Oklahoma State
College Stats (Career): 293 receptions for 4,414 yards and 42 touchdowns (all Big-12 records)
Professional Stats (Career) (One Year):
- Started in 0 out of 14 games played in
- Seven receptions for 160 yards and one touchdown
Runner-Up: OT Trezelle Jenkins, drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1995
30. QB Terry Hanratty, Pittsburgh Steelers (1969 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'1''
Weight: 210 pounds
College: Notre Dame
College Stats(Career): Completed 304-of-550 passes for 4,152 yards and 27 touchdowns; he also rushed the ball 181 times for 586 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Professional Stats (Career) (Eight Years):
- Started in 18 out of 50 games he played in, with a 6-12 record.
- Completed 165-of-431 passes for 2,510 yards, 24 touchdowns, 35 interceptions, a 38.3 CMP% and a 43.0 QB Rating.
Runner-Up: T Andre T. Johnson, drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1996
29. WR R. Jay Soward, Jacksonville Jaguars (2000 NFL Draft)
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Height: 5'11''
Weight: 182 pounds
College: USC
College Stats (Career): Throughout his career, he scored 27 touchdowns on 186 plays (every 6.9 times he touched the football).
Professional Stats (Career) (One Year): 14 receptions for 154 yards and one touchdown in 13 games played
Runner-Up: DT Dimitrius Underwood, selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 1999
28. DB Derrick Gibson, Oakland Raiders (2001 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 215 pounds
College: Florida State
College Stats (Senior Year): 45 solo tackles, 28 assisted tackles, three tackles for a loss, two sacks and four interceptions
Professional Stats (Career) (Five Seasons):
- Started in 32 out of the 69 games he played in
- Recorded two sacks, three interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 156 total tackles
Runner-Up: CB Andre Woolfolk, drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2003
27. WR Rae Carruth, Carolina Panthers (1997 NFL Draft)
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Height: 5'11''
Weight: 194 pounds
College: Colorado
College Accomplishments: Named first-team All-American in 1996 (his senior season)
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Seasons):
- Started 20 of the 22 games he played in
- 62 receptions for 804 yards and four touchdowns; Seven rushing attempts for 27 yards.
Runner-Up: CB Mike Rumph, drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2002
26. QB Jim Druckenmiller, San Francisco 49ers (1997 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'4''
Weight: 241 pounds
College: Virginia Tech
College Stats (Four Seasons): In 35 games played, Druckenmiller completed 313 of his 582 passes for 4,383 yards, 34 touchdowns, 18 interceptions, a 53.8 CMP% and a 130.1 QB Rating.
Professional Stats(Career)(Two Seasons):
- Started in only one of the six games played in his career.
- Completed 21 of his 52 passes for 239 yards, one touchdown, four interceptions, a 40.4 CMP% and a 29.2 QB Rating.
Runner-Up: CB Erik Flowers, drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2000
25. WR Freddie Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles (2001 NFL Draft)
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Height: 5'11''
Weight: 184 pounds
College: UCLA
College Stats (Junior Year): 68 receptions for 1,314 yards and eight touchdowns
Professional Stats (Career) (Four Years):
- Started in 17 out of 63 games throughout his career
- Recorded 90 receptions for 1,263 yards and five touchdowns
Runner-Up: T Billy Milner, drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1995
24. CB Willie Middlebrooks, Denver Broncos (2001 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'1''
Weight: 200 pounds
College: Minnesota
Professional Stats (Career) (Five Years):
- Started in two out of 56 games throughout his career
- 30 tackles (25 solo, five assisted), seven pass deflections and one sack
Runner-Up: QB Todd Marinovich, drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1991
23. CB Rashard Anderson, Carolina Panthers (2000 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 204 pounds
College: Jackson State
Professional Stats (Career) (Two Years):
- Started in nine of his 27 games throughout his career
- 54 tackles, one interception, one touchdown, three fumbles recovered and one forced fumble
Runner-Up: DE Shante Carver, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1994
22. DE Lamar King, Seattle Seahawks (1999 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'3''
Weight: 305 pounds
College: Saginaw Valley State
Combine Results: 4.77 40 time, 2.75 20-yard dash, 1.68 10-yard dash, 4.28 20-yard shuttle and 22 225-lb. bench reps
Professional Stats(Career)(Five Years):
- Started in 37 out of 57 games throughout his career
- 94 total tackles (63 solo, 31 assisted), two pass deflections and 12.0 sacks
Runner-Up: TE David LaFleur, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1997
21. WR Matt Jones, Jacksonville Jaguars (2005 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'6''
Weight: 242 pounds
College: Arkansas
College Stats: (2003) Completed 132-of-230 passes for 1,917 yards, 18 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 147.1 QB rating
(2004) Completed 151 of his 264 attempted passes for 2,073 yards, 15 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 132.8 QB rating
Professional Stats (Career) (Four Years):
- Started in 15 games out of 54 games played throughout his career
- 166 receptions for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns; 14 rushing attempts for 36 yards
Runner-Up: WR Sylvester Morris, drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2000
20. TE Irv Smith, New Orleans Saints (1993 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'3''
Weight: 249 pounds
College: Notre Dame
Professional Stats (Career) (Seven Years):
- Started in 76 out of 95 games throughout his career
- Recorded 183 receptions for 1,788 yards and 15 touchdowns
Runner-Up: DE Marcus Spears, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2005
19. QB Kyle Boller, Baltimore Ravens (2003 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'3''
Weight: 220 pounds
College: California
College Stats: (Junior Year) Completed 133-of-271 passes for 1,741 yards, 12 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, a 110.3 QB Rating and a 53.4 CMP%.
(Senior Year) Completed 225-of-421 passes for 2,815 yards, 28 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, a 126.8 QB Rating and a 53.4 CMP%.
Professional Stats (Career) (Seven Years):
- Started in 46-of-65 games throughout his career
- Completed 846-of-1,491 passes for 8,770 yards, 48 touchdowns, 51 interceptions, a 70.4 QB Rating and a 56.7 CMP%
Runner-Up: WR Ashley Lelie, drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2002
18. DE Erasmus James, Minnesota Vikings (2005 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'4''
Weight: 263 pounds
College: Wisconsin
College Stats (Career): 124 tackles, 25.5 tackles for a loss, 18 sacks, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and six pass deflections
Professional Stats (Career) (Four Years):
- Started in 12 of 28 games played throughout his career
- Recorded 30 tackles, two pass deflections, one forced fumble and five sacks
Runner-Up: LB Thomas Henderson, drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1975
17. CB Phillip Buchanon, Oakland Raiders (2002 NFL Draft)
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Height: 5'10''
Weight: 185 pounds
College: Miami (Florida)
College Stats: (Junior) Five interceptions, one touchdown and one fumble recovery; 31 punt returns for 464 yards and two touchdowns
Professional Stats (Career) (Nine Years):
- Started in 81-of-121 games played in; recording 348 tackles, eight fumbles forced, 12 fumble recoveries, 73 pass deflections, 20 interceptions, five touchdowns and one sack.
- Throughout his nine-year career, Buchanon averaged 38.7 tackles per season and only 2.2 interceptions per season.
Runner-Up: LB Reggie Brown, drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1996
16. QB Dan McGwire, Seattle Seahawks (1991 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'8''
Weight: 240 pounds
College: Iowa/San Diego State
College Stats: (1989) 3,883 yards and 27 touchdowns
Professional Stats (Career) (Five Years):
- Started five out of 13 games throughout his career
- Completed 74 out of 148 pass attempts for 745 yards, two touchdowns, six interceptions, a 50.0 CMP% and a 52.3 QB Rating
Runner-Up: RB William Green, drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2002
15. DE Jerome McDougle, Philadelphia Eagles (2003 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 264 pounds
College: Miami (Florida)
College Stats:
- 14 sacks during his time at Miami, along with a two-time First Team All-Big East selection
- In his senior season, McDougle showed a lot of promise recording 55 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and 26 quarterback hurries
Professional Stats (Career) (Four Years): In his 37-game career, Jerome McDougle didn't receive any starting time, recording only 30 tackles, five pass deflections, one forced fumble and three sacks.
14. DE Michael Haynes, Chicago Bears (2003 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'4"
Weight: 283 pounds
College: Penn State
College Stats: In 2002, Haynes led the Big Ten in sacks (with 15.0) and tackles for a loss (with 23). Haynes also set a school record in forced fumbles with seven.
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Years): In 42 games, Haynes recorded 62 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, one interception, one touchdown, one forced fumble and four pass deflections.
Runner-Up: DE Jason Peter, drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 1998
13. LB Percy Snow, Kansas City Chiefs (1990 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 248 pounds
College: Michigan State
College Stats: Dick Butkus Award Winner and Lombardi Award Winner in 1989
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Seasons): Snow started in 15 out of 40 games played throughout his NFL career, recording one interception and two sacks in his rookie season.
Runner-Up: WR Troy Edwards, drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1999
12. DT Wendell Bryant, Arizona Cardinals (2002 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'5''
Weight: 303 pounds
College: Wisconsin
College Stats: In his junior and senior seasons, Wendell Bryant won the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year award
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Years):
- Started in 9-of-29 games throughout his career
- Recorded 1.5 sacks and 29 tackles
11. QB Jerry Tagge, Green Bay Packers (1972 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 220 pounds
College: Nebraska
College Stats: In 1970, Tagge led the Cornhuskers to a national championship win.
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Seasons):
- Started in 12-of-18 games throughout his career
- Completed 136-of-281 attempted passes for 1,583 yards, three touchdowns, 17 interceptions, a 48.4 CMP% and a 44.2 QB Rating
Runner-Up: RB Bobby Anderson, drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1970
10. WR Mike Williams, Detroit Lions (2005 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'5''
Weight: 229 pounds
College: USC
College Stats (Career): 176 catches for 2,579 yards and 30 touchdowns
Professional Stats (Career) (Four Seasons):
- Started in 20-of-44 games throughout his career
- Recorded 109 receptions for 1,290 yards and four touchdowns
Runner-Up: QB Matt Leinart, drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2006
9. T Kevin Allen, Philadelphia Eagles (1985 NFL Draft)
24 of 32Height: 6'5''
Weight: 285 pounds
College: Indiana
Professional Stats (Career) (One Year):
- Started in four of the 16 games throughout his career
- Recorded one fumble recovery
Runner-Up: RB Sammie Smith, drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1989
8. RB Larry Stegent, St. Louis Cardinals (1970 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'1''
Weight: 200 pounds
College: Texas A&M
Professional Stats (Career) (One Season): One reception for 12 yards in seven games played
After only seven games and one reception, Larry Stegent proved to be a major disappointment at the professional level. Stegent's NFL career was cut extremely short after suffering a bad knee injury in his very first preseason game.
Runner-Up: RB Michael Haddix, drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1983
7. TE Ken MacAfee, San Francisco 49ers (1978 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'4''
Weight: 250 pounds
College: Notre Dame
College Stats (Career): Made 54 receptions for 797 yards and six touchdowns
Professional Stats (Career) (Two Years):
- Started in 25-of-29 games throughout his short NFL career
- Recorded 46 receptions for 471 yards and five touchdowns
Runner-Up: WR Troy Williamson, drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2005
6. QB David Klingler, Cincinnati Bengals (1992 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'3''
Weight: 210 pounds
College: Houston
College Stats: (1990/Junior) Completed 374-of-643 attempted passes for 5,140 yards, 54 touchdowns, 20 interceptions, a 58.2 CMP% and a 146.8 QB Rating
(1991/Senior) Completed 284-of-504 attempted passes for 3,424 yards, 29 touchdowns, 17 interceptions, a 56.3 CMP% and a 125.7 QB Rating
Professional Stats(Career)(Six Years):
- Started in 24-of-33 games throughout his career
- Completed 389-of-718 pass attempts for 3,994 yards, 16 touchdowns, 22 interceptions, a 54.2 CMP% and a 65.1 QB Rating
Runner-Up: QB Kelly Stouffer, drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1987
5. RB Curtis Enis, Chicago Bears (1998 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'0''
Weight: 242 pounds
College: Penn State
College Stats: (1996) 224 attempts for 1,210 yards and 13 touchdowns
(1997) 228 attempts for 1,363 yards and 19 touchdowns
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Years):
- Started in 18-of-36 games throughout his career
- Rushed 456 times for 1,497 yards and four touchdowns; made 59 receptions for 428 yards and two touchdowns
Runner-Up: LB Trev Alberts, drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1994
4. QB Art Schlichter, Baltimore Colts (1982 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'3''
Weight: 210 pounds
College: Ohio State
College Stats: (1979) Completed 105-of-200 attempted passes for 1,816 yards, 14 touchdowns, six interceptions, a 52.5 CMP% and a 145.9 QB Rating
(1980) Completed 122-of-226 passes for 1,930 yards, 15 touchdowns, nine interceptions, a 54.0 CMP% and a 139.7 QB Rating
(1981) Completed 183-of-350 attempted passes for 2,551 yards, 17 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, a 52.3 CMP% and a 123.8 QB Rating
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Years):
- Started in 6-of-13 games throughout his career
- Completed 91-of-202 attempted passes for 1,006 yards, three touchdowns, 11 interceptions, a 45.0 CMP% and a 42.6 QB Rating
Runner-Up: WR Peter Warrick, drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2000
3. QB Steve Spurrier, San Francisco 49ers (1967 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'2''
Weight: 204 pounds
College: Florida
College Stats: (1965) Completed 148 of his 287 attempted passes for 1,893 yards, 14 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, a 51.6 CMP% and a 114.0 QB Rating
(1966) Completed 179-of -91 attempted passes for 2,012 yards, 16 touchdowns, eight interceptions, a 61.5 CMP% and a 132.2 QB Rating
Professional Stats (Career) (10 Years):
- Earned a starting QB record of 13-24-1 in 38 starts of his 106 games
- Completed 597-of-1151 attempted passes for 6,878 yards, 40 touchdowns, 60 interceptions, a 51.9 CMP% and a 60.1 QB Rating
Runner-Up: QB Akili Smith, drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1999
2. QB Ryan Leaf, San Diego Chargers (1998 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'5''
Weight: 235 pounds
College: Washington State
College Accomplishments: 1997 First team All-American, placed third in the Heisman voting in 1997 and was Pac-10 offensive player of the year in 1997
Professional Stats (Career):
Completed 317-of-655 attempted passes for 3,666 yards, 14 touchdowns, 36 interceptions, a 48.4 CMP% and a 50.0 QB Rating
Runner-Up: WR Charles Rogers, drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2003
1. QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland Raiders (2007 NFL Draft)
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Height: 6'6''
Weight: 265 pounds
College: LSU
College Stats: (2005) Completed 187-of-310 attempted passes for 2,434 yards, 15 touchdowns, nine interceptions, a 60.3 CMP% and a 136.4 QB Rating
(2006) Completed 232-of-342 attempted passes for 3,129 yards, 28 touchdowns, eight interceptions, a 67.8 CMP% and a 167.0 QB Rating
Professional Stats (Career) (Three Years):
- Started in 25-of-31 games throughout his career
- Completed 345-of-680 attempted passes for 4,083 yards, 18 touchdowns, 23 interceptions, a 52.1 CMP% and a 65.2 QB Rating
Runner-Up: QB Terry Baker, drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1963
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