10. Jim Kelly, Bills, 1986
With the 14th overall pick in the 1983 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills selected quarterback Jim Kelly from the University of Miami. In a surprising twist, Kelly chose to sign with the Gamblers instead and did not play for the Bills until the USFL folded in 1986. Kelly finished his rookie year in the Top 10 in every major passing category; 6th in passing yards, 5th in touchdowns and 8th in quarterback rating.
As a side note, this draft class was absolutely loaded with all-time great quarterbacks. With the 1st overall pick, the Baltimore Colts selected John Elway and with the 27th overall pick, the Miami Dolphins landed some guy named Dan Marino. Speaking of Marino, you might see that name come up again on this list.
Rookie stats: 16 GP, 59.4% Comp, 3,593 Yds, 22 TD, 17 INT, 83.3 QB rating, 199 Rush Yds, 0 Rush TD