Andrew Luck, Colts – #1 in 2012
In a way, it feels fair to give Luck an incomplete. He left Stanford as a quarterback with the potential to be a generational talent. He’s been brilliant at times, but a terrible supporting cast has held him back. Now he has to come back from shoulder problems that cost him the entire 2017 season. If he comes back healthy, there’s still a lot of time to fulfill his promise and lead the Colts to the promised land. If not, Luck could end up being a disappointment based on all of his potential.
Robert Griffin III, Redskins – #2 in 2012
RG3 was utterly dazzling as a rookie. His skill set was unreal and we all thought he had a chance to end up being better than Luck. But that knee injury changed everything, and at a certain point, the injuries kept coming. He’s attempting a comeback but it’s hard to see him ever being a bonafide NFL starter ever again, which means it’s hard not to see him as a disappointment.
Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins – #8 in 2012
Tannehill has been okay, but nothing more. To say that he’s an average quarterback would probably be a compliment. Tannehill has been able to keep the Dolphins in playoff contention, but he’s never won more than eight games as a starter in one season. That might be acceptable for a mid-round pick, but not someone taken in the top-10.