NFL Draft, Jake Long, Matt Ryan, Chris Long
NFL Draft, Jake Long, Matt Ryan, Chris Long
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
If the Dolphins are set to make Jake Long the first choice of the NFL Draft on Saturday, then he must be a sure-fire future pro star, right? Not so fast. The mountain from Michigan is just one of many projected first-round picks who bear a disturbing resemblance to past draft busts.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Jake Long
Why Scouts Love Him: He's huge, athletic and so good the Dolphins already have taken him first overall. Could Be the Next: Jonathan Ogden Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Tony Mandarich Like Long, he was supposed to be a can't-miss prospect. Instead, like many other offensive tackles from the Big Ten, he was massively overrated.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Matt Ryan
Why Scouts Love Him: He's considered the top quarterback in the draft because of his size and winning attitude. Could Be the Next: Ben Roethlisberger Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
David Carr The Texans thought they were getting a prototypical pocket passer with the first pick in 2002. Instead they got a statue-like QB who couldn't handle the pounding of the NFL.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Darren McFadden
Why Scouts Love Him: Has all the size and speed that you could hope for in a running back. Could Be the Next: Adrian Peterson Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Lawrence Phillips McFadden's character issues (paternity questions, nightclub fights) call to mind Phillips, who ruined his career because he couldn't stay out of trouble.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Chris Long
Why Scouts Love Him: Has Hall of Fame genes thanks to dad Howie to go along with a strong work ethic. Could Be the Next: Julius Peppers Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
John Copeland Highly rated defensive ends don't have a great track record in the NFL. Copeland, for instance, was taken fifth overall by the Bengals in 1993 and failed to become a star.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Glenn Dorsey
Why Scouts Love Him: As disruptive as any defensive tackle to come out of the college ranks in a long time. Could Be the Next: Warren Sapp Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Steve Emtman Emtman, like Dorsey, was a college beast who came into the pros with a nagging history of injuries. In Emtman's case, the injury bug continued and became much worse after he entered the NFL.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Vernon Gholston
Why Scouts Love Him: Freakish blend of athletic skills. His pre-draft workouts made scouts' jaws drop. Could Be the Next: Dwight Freeney Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Mike Mamula Mamula was another "workout warrior". His talents in the gym did not translate well to the NFL, however, and he's now remembered as a cautionary tale -- don't judge a player just by his bench press.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Jonathan Stewart
Why Scouts Love Him: He's powerfully built and has unexpected speed. Could Be the Next: Emmitt Smith Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Ki-Jana Carter Carter was the first overall pick in 1995 despite concerns about his durability. That turned out to be a big mistake, as could a high selection of Stewart, who recently had toe surgery.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Keith Rivers
Why Scouts Love Him: Productive ball-hawk who loves to seek and destroy whoever's carrying the pigskin. Could Be the Next: Junior Seau Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Chris Claiborne Not all super-hyped USC linebackers make it in the big time. Case in point -- Claiborne, who was supposed to have all the skills to be a major star but instead was just a decent player.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Devin Thomas
Why Scouts Love Him: Doesn't have outstanding skills but still manages to be very productive. Could Be the Next: Andre Johnson Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Charles Rogers Drafting a receiver high in the first round is a dangerous game. Just ask the Lions. They took Rogers second overall in 2003 and never got more than 22 catches in one season out of him.
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Sedrick Ellis
Why Scouts Love Him: He doesn't just clog up the middle of the line. He also knows how to make plays in the backfield. Could Be the Next: Tommie Harris Or Could Be the Next ...
NFL Draft - What Could Go Wrong
Johnathan Sullivan Defensive tackles have a way of packing on weight and eating themselves out of the league. Sullivan, for instance, barely made a dent with the Saints, except on the bench when he sat on it.
