Cincinnati Bengals: Akili Smith
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Taking a quarterback early in the draft was the thing to do in 1999. Smith was chosen 3rd overall behind Tim Couch and Donovan McNabb. Smith almost wasn’t the Bengals pick at 3, as the Saints tried to trade up to take Ricky Williams. The deal would have given the Bengals 9 draft picks.
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Instead, the Bengals kept the pick, spent it on Akili Smith, and have regretted it ever since. Smith Spent just 4 seasons with the Bengals starting just 17 games. He threw 5 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in those 4 seasons.
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