The NFL Draft has become an incredible spectacle for both professional football teams and fans alike, considering the extent of which some of the top picks can alter the course of a franchise. After all, look what John Elway did for the Denver Broncos or Peyton Manning for the Indianapolis Colts. Of course, if things happen to go in the other way — like Ryan Leaf for the San Diego Chargers — it can set a franchise back for a long, long time. So how do teams avoid making this mistake? Easier said than done. As this list will show you: all that glitters is not gold, and there’s no such thing as a “can’t-miss” player when it comes to the NFL Draft. Here are the 15 biggest busts in recent NFL Draft history, and a quick update on where they are today.
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