Past NFL Draft Picks – Hit or Miss
Mel Kipers much as they try to convince the world otherwise, the NFL Draft is a very inexact science. You want evidence? Just look at some of the highlights of the Draft Day blow and lost in the last decade. And these are not rounders dark room, each player are listed below was elected in the first 10 selections in the first round.

1995 Draft

Views: 3. Houston Oilers – Steve McNair, QB, Alcorn State
"Air" McNair has been the basis for the Oilers / Titans franchise and was named co-MVP in 2003. He also led the Titans to the Super Bowl XXXIV, in command of a major last-second units in Super Bowl history – only to find a yard short against the Rams.
Picks: Bengals 1.Cincinnati – Ki-Jana Carter, RB, Penn State
Missed entire rookie year after suffering a knee injury in the preseason. He rushed for only 1.144 yards and 20 touchdowns in 57 games with the Bengals, Redskins and Saints. Project 1996
Views: 4. Baltimore Ravens – Jonathan Ogden LT, UCLA
Under the direction of Ozzie Newsome, the Ravens drafted two cornerstones of the team in 1996, taking in Ogden at No. 4 and then Miami linebacker Ray Lewis in the No. 26 overall.
Miss: 6. St. Louis Rams – Lawrence Phillips, RB, Nebraska
In 35 games with the Rams, Dolphins and 49ers, Phillips ran for 1453 yards, 3.4 yards per carry and 14 touchdowns. Outside the NFL since 1999, Phillips has been successful stint in the CFL and NFL Europe.

1997 Draft
Views: 1. St. Louis Rams – Orlando Pace, LT, Ohio State
Won Super Bowl XXXIV and was an integral part of the three MVP awards (Kurt Warner in '99 and '01, Marshall Faulk in '00).
Miss: 9. Arizona Cardinals – Tommy Knight, CB, Iowa
In 73 games, Knight accumulated only three interceptions and 2.5 sacks with the Cardinals, Ravens and Rams. 1998 Draft
Views: 1.Indianaplois Colts – Peyton Manning, QB, Tennessee
Named MVP in 2004 and co-MVP in 2003, Manning now owns the record for NFL season touchdown passes (49) and passer rating (121.1) after a brilliant 2004 season.
Miss: 2.San Diego Chargers – Ryan Leaf, QB, Washington State
Leaf played in 25 games with the Chargers, Cowboys and the Seahawks, finishing his career with 3.666 yards, 48.8 completion percentage, 14 touchdowns, 36 interceptions and a passer rating of 50.0. 1999 Draft of
Views: 2. Eagle Philadelphia – Donovan McNabb, QB, Syracuse

He was booed on draft day for the fans of Philadelphia they wanted the Eagles to draft Texas tailback Ricky Williams. Since then he has led the Eagles to four NFC Championship Games and Super Bowl consecutive year XXXIX past.
Miss: 3. Cincinnati Bengals – Akili Smith, QB, Oregon
Drafted ahead of UFC quarterback Daunte Culpepper (No.11). In 22 games, Smith spent for 2212 yards, five touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He will have another chance in the NFL after signing with Tampa Bay in the
February. Time passed this game spring in NFL Europe. 2000 Draft
Views: 5. Baltimore Ravens – Jamel Lewis, RB, Tennessee in 2003, Lewis joined OJ Simpson, Eric Dickerson, Barry Sanders and Terrell Davis as only the fifth runner in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.

Miss: 1. Cleveland Browns – Courtney Brown, DE, Penn State
After drafting of Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch in the No.1 position in '99, the Browns drafted Brown No. 1 overall in '00. Do not
to live up to its name), Paul, Jim, etc.). In Cleveland, recording 17 sacks in 47 games in 5 seasons. Now is a member of the Denver Broncos. 2001 Draft
Views: 5. San Diego Chargers – LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, TCU
The Chargers missed an opportunity Project of Virginia
Tech quarterback Michael Vick, trade with Atlanta to acquire Tomlinson, quarterback Drew Brees and kick returner Tim Dwight. In only 4 seasons, LT 5899 yards rushing, 2022 yards receiving and 60 touchdowns in total.
Miss: 3. Cleveland Browns – Gerard Warren, DT, Florida,
Although Warren was 16.5 bags of 60 games in four seasons, was not worth worth the price tag (or the No. 3 overall pick) and followed the rest of the Browns defensive against Denver in the offseason. 2002 Draft
Views: 2. Carolina Panthers – Julius Peppers, DE, North Carolina
In just 44 games in 3 seasons, Peppers has 30 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, three interceptions and two defensive touchdowns. He also helped lead the Panthers to Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Miss: 6. Kansas City Chiefs – Ryan Sims, DT, North Carolina
Peppers college teammate was the first defense against selected – ahead of Tennessee duo of John Henderson (No.9) and Albert Haynesworth (No. 15). Has registration 5 sacks in 37 games. 2003 Draft
Views: 10. Baltimore Ravens – Terrell Suggs, LB, Arizona State

A classic case of a excess analyze measurable aspects of the game instead of tape. Suggs was labeled a "Tweener and fell to the Ravens, where he has 22.5 sacks and 7 forced fumbles in 32 games for two seasons.
Miss: 6. New Orleans Saints – Johnathan Sullivan, DT, Georgia,
In 21 games over two seasons, Sullivan has only 1.5 catches and a forced fumble Saints inconsistent.

2004 Draft
Views: 10. Houston Texans – Dunt Robinson, CB, South Carolina
A tremendous player, Robinson recorded six interceptions for 146 yards (24.3 yards per return) and three sacks in his first season.
Miss: 6. Cleveland Browns – Kellen Winslow II, TE, Miami,
Played in two games as a rookie before breaking his leg. He was involved in a motorcycle accident in May, putting his 2005 season – and possibly his career – in jeopardy.

Author of Article

Eric Schumann
Age: 25
Date of Article: September 08, 2005

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