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Biggest NFL Draft Busts

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The biggest first-round NFL Draft pick busts are players who were drafted high, got massive rookie contracts, but delivered little to nothing. They include overhyped players who failed to perform and those with off-field problems that outweighed their on-field achievements. Ryan Leaf is often cited as the worst first-round pick and biggest NFL Draft bust of all time. Selected first overall by the San Diego Chargers in 1998, Leaf's career was marred by on- and off-field issues. By 2012, he was serving a lengthy prison sentence for burglary and drug charges, having played just 25 NFL games with 14 touchdowns and 36 interceptions. Leaf is not alone - JaMarcus Russell is notorious for his inconsistent play and drug issues. Bo Jackson, a great NFL player, abandoned his football career for baseball. The Cleveland Browns' history of drafting quarterbacks is also dismal. These players failed to meet expectations that come with being selected high. Which NFL Draft bust stands out to you as particularly awful? Vote for the worst first-round picks, add any not listed, or re-rank these players who are among the biggest first-round NFL Draft pick busts of all time.

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