Ryan Leaf. He was selected right after Peyton Manning. Peyton was 1st, Leaf was 2nd. Leaf had a very bad attitude, not to mention he threw threw 2 TDs & 15 INTs in his first season. He didn't start again until his third season where he threw 11 TDs & 18 INTs. He then tried to make a comeback the next year with the Dallas Cowboys, but failed miserably. Leaf retired before the season ended.
Jamarcus Russel edges out Ryan Leaf because of turnovers
Because he is a terrible QB. The biggest draft bust in NFL history, Jason Campbell is a superior QB by comparison.
ESPN 25 Who's 1 - 2004 Biggest NFL Draft Busts was released on: USA: 9 May 2005
This depends on who you ask, but a majority of people say Ryan Leaf is. Leaf was in the same draft class as Peyton Manning and was viewed as the better, more NFL ready prospect. He was drafted #2 by the San Diego Chargers behind Peyton Manning, drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. Interestingly, San Diego's GM wanted Manning and was willing to trade up for him, but the Colts would not bite.
The first NFL draft was in 1936.
There are 7 rounds in the NFL draft.
The first NFL draft was held in 1936.
You have to tryout for the draft and if youre good enough they let you enter
It basically means that an NFL team, based off their draft picks of the current draft
In 1936, the Steelers first ever number one draft pick was William Shakespeare. He was a halfback from Notre Dame.Shakespeare never did play in the NFL, instead he decided to pursue a career in business.
Mel Kiper has: Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1984 NFL Draft" in 1984. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1985 NFL Draft" in 1985. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1986 NFL Draft" in 1986. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1987 NFL Draft" in 1987. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1988 NFL Draft" in 1988. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1989 NFL Draft" in 1989. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1991 NFL Draft" in 1991. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1992 NFL Draft" in 1992. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1993 NFL Draft" in 1993. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1994 NFL Draft" in 1994. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1995 NFL Draft" in 1995. Played himself in "Jerry Maguire" in 1996. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1996 NFL Draft" in 1996. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1997 NFL Draft" in 1997. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1998 NFL Draft" in 1998. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "1999 NFL Draft" in 1999. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "2000 NFL Draft" in 2000. Played Himself - Draft Guru in "2001 NFL Draft" in 2001. Played himself in "Pardon the Interruption" in 2001. Played himself in "Rome Is Burning" in 2003. Played himself in "ESPN NFL 2K5" in 2004. Played Himself - ESPN Football Guro in "Mike and Mike in the Morning" in 2005. Played Himself - Telephone Interviewee in "Mike and Mike in the Morning" in 2005. Played Himself - ESPN Fotball Guru in "Mike and Mike in the Morning" in 2005. Played Himself - ESPN NFL Draft Guru in "Mike and Mike in the Morning" in 2005. Played Himself - ESPN NFL Draft Insider in "Mike and Mike in the Morning" in 2005. Played Himself - ESPN Football Guru in "Mike and Mike in the Morning" in 2005. Played himself in "2007 NFL Draft" in 2007. Played Himself - ESPN Draft Expert in "Two Days in April" in 2007. Played himself in "Year of the Quarterback" in 2010.
Here are the current "Jim Tressel Era" Players that are currently on a NFL roster as of 12/15/2008 1. Vernon Gohlston- 2008 NFL Draft (Plays for Jets) 2. Larry Grant- 2008 NFL Draft (Plays for 49ers) 3. Kirk Barton- 2008 NFL Draft (Plays for Bengals) 4. Ted Ginn Jr. - 2007 NFL Draft (Plays for Dolphins) 5. Anthony Gonzalez- 2007 NFL Draft (Plays for Colts) 6. Antonio Pittman- 2007 NFL Draft (Plays for Rams) 7. Jay Richardson- 2007 NFL Draft (Plays for Raiders) 8. Roy Hall- 2007 NFL Draft (Plays for Colts) 9. Troy Smith- 2007 NFL Draft (Plays for Ravens) 2006 Heisman Winner 10. Doug Datish- 2007 NFL Draft (Plays for Falcons) 11. A.J. Hawk- 2006 NFL Draft (Plays for Packers) 12. Bobby Carpenter- 2006 NFL Draft (Plays for Cowboys) 13. Santonio Holmes- 2006 NFL Draft (Plays for Steelers) 14. Nick Mangold- 2006 NFL Draft (Plays for Jets) 15. AshtonYouboty- 2006 NFL Draft (Plays for Bills) 16. Nate Salley- 2006 NFL Draft (Plays for Panthers) 17. Rob Sims- 2006 NFL Draft (Plays for Seahawks) 18. Mike Nugent- 2005 NFL Draft (Plays for Jets) 19. Dustin Fox- 2005 NFL Draft (Plays for Bills) 20. Bam Childress- 2005 PaNFL Draft (Plays for Eagles) 21. Simon Fraser- 2005 NFL Draft (Plays for Falcons) 22. Will Smith- 2004 NFL Draft (Plays for Saints) 23. Chris Gamble- 2004 NFL Draft (Plays for Panthers) 24. Michael Jenkins- 2004 NFL Draft (Plays for Falcons) 25. Ben Hartsock- 2004 NFL Draft (Plays for Falcons) 26. Alex Stepanovich- 2004 NFL Draft (Plays for Falcons) 27. Will Allen- 2004 NFL Draft (Plays for Buccaneers) 28. Drew Carter- 2004 NFL Draft (Plays for Raiders) 29. Mike Doss- 2003 NFL Draft (Plays for Bengals) 30. Kenny Peterson- 2003 NFL Draft (Plays for Broncos) 31. Matt Wilhelm- 2003 NFL Draft (Plays for Chargers) 32. Donnie Nickey- 2003 NFL Draft (Plays for Titans) 33. Jonathan Wells- 2002 NFL Draft (Plays for Colts)