Top 50 draft busts since 1967

[Skkorpion]

According to ESPN:

(I count 3 Irish players in there, 0 ASU players and 3 Cardinals busts)

FROM LEAF TO WESTBROOK

1. Ryan Leaf, Chargers (1998)
2. Lawrence Phillips, Rams (1996)
3. Art Schlichter, Colts (1982)
4. Heath Shuler, Redskins (1994)
5. Charles Rogers, Lions (2003)

6. Keith McCants, Buccaneers (1990)
7. Johnny "Lam" Jones, Jets (1980)
8. Mike Junkin, Browns (1987)
9. Bo Matthews, Chargers (1974)
10. Jerry Tagge, Packers (1972)

11. Jim Drukenmiller, 49ers (1997)
12. Andre Ware, Lions (1990)
13. Reggie Rogers, Lions (1987)
14. Joe Profit, Falcons (1971)
15. Huey Richardson, Steelers (1991)

16. Peter Warrick, Bengals (2000)
17. David Klingler, Bengals (1992)
18. Derek Brown, Giants (1992)
19. Tim Couch, Browns (1999)
20. Curtis Enis, Bears (1998)

21. Steve Niehaus, Seahawks (1976)
22. Blair Thomas, Jets (1990)
23. Kelly Stouffer, Cardinals (1987)
24. Tony Sacca, Cardinals (1992)
25. Tim Worley, Steelers (1989)

26. Jack Thompson, Bengals (1979)
27. Walt Patulski, Bills (1972)
28. Tony Mandarich, Packers (1989)
29. Todd Blackledge, Chiefs (1983)
30. Aaron Gibson, Lions (1999)

31. Todd Marinovich, Raiders (1991)
32. Andre Johnson, Redskins (1996)
33. Leeland McElroy, Cardinals (1996)
34. Craig Powell, Browns (1995)
35. Mike Elkins, Chiefs (1999)

36. Russell Erxleben, Saints (1979)
37. Patrick Bates, Raiders (1993)
38. Dan McGwire, Seahawks (1991)
39. Trezelle Jenkins, Chiefs (1995)
40. Cade McNown, Bears (1999)

41. Reggie Rembert, Jets (1990)
42. Akili Smith, Bengals (1999)
43. Mike Mamula, Eagles (1995)
44. Jonathan Sullivan, Saints (2003)
45. John Clay, Raiders (1987)

46. Alex Van Dyke, Jets (1996)
47. Maurice Clarett, Broncos (2005)
48. David LaFleur, Cowboys (1997)
49. Jon Harris, Eagles (1997)
50. Michael Westbrook, Redskins (1995)

 

[SunDevilDon]

I think Akili Smith should be way higher than Tony Sacca and Stouffer.

Also, I don't see Joey Harrington on there, and although he's still playing, he is a HUGE BUST!!!

 

[WisconsinCard]

Although I agree that Mo Clarett was a bust how can he be in the top 50 as a third round pick? Seems to me to be in the top 50 they should all be first rounders.

 

[Buckybird]

I wonder why the Cards' Anthony Bell didn't make the list?

 

[Duckjake]

I wonder why the Cards' Anthony Bell didn't make the list?

Or Wendel Bryant?

 

[cardsfanmd]

That list is ridiculous.

 

[PACardsFan]

That's pathetic. In order to be a top 50 bust, you absolutely, positively have to be a 1st rounder. Sacca & McElroy were 2nd rounders. If you want to beat up the Cardinals, how about the following 1st round duds (in no particular order):
Larry Stegent RB (1970)
Tim Gray CB (1975)
Steve Pisarkiewicz QB(1977)
Steve Little K(1978)
Clyde Duncan WR (1984)
Anthony Bell LB (1986)
Tom Knight (1997)
Andre Wadsworth (1998) (Injuries - but still a bust

 

[cardsfanmd]

That's pathetic. In order to be a top 50 bust, you absolutely, positively have to be a 1st rounder. Sacca & McElroy were 2nd rounders. If you want to beat up the Cardinals, how about the following 1st round duds (in no particular order):
Larry Stegent RB (1970)
Tim Gray CB (1975)
Steve Pisarkiewicz QB(1977)
Steve Little K(1978)
Clyde Duncan WR (1984)
Anthony Bell LB (1986)
Tom Knight (1997)
Andre Wadsworth (1998) (Injuries - but still a bust

Dont forget Wendell Bryant. Also, if McElroy is on this list, how did JJ not make it??

 

[RugbyMuffin]

That list is ridiculous.

Agreed

 

[PDXChris]

Rick Mirer????

 

[blindseyed]

How long did Rashaan Salaam play? Could consider him for the list too maybe

 

[Mulli]

Aundrey Bruce (Rd. 1, Pk. 1, 1988)

 

[Billy Flynt]

Akili Smith needs to be higher and where is Ki-Jana Carter?

 

[cardsfanmd]

Tim Biakabatuka??

 

[MrYeahBut]

I don't care what round he was drafted in but, 'The Boz' belongs in there

 

[Russ Smith]

That's pathetic. In order to be a top 50 bust, you absolutely, positively have to be a 1st rounder. Sacca & McElroy were 2nd rounders. If you want to beat up the Cardinals, how about the following 1st round duds (in no particular order):
Larry Stegent RB (1970)
Tim Gray CB (1975)
Steve Pisarkiewicz QB(1977)
Steve Little K(1978)
Clyde Duncan WR (1984)
Anthony Bell LB (1986)
Tom Knight (1997)
Andre Wadsworth (1998) (Injuries - but still a bust

Yep Duncan IMHO was the biggest bust the Cards ever took because they literally cost themselves a playoff berth taking him over Louis Lipps.

 

[Mulli]

I think every list ESPN makes is made incomplete or incorrect on purpose.