
About This Quiz
Since 1980, one player has been chosen as the #1 overall pick every year. Some of these guys are legends—Peyton Manning, John Elway, Troy Aikman. Easy, right? But what about 1994? Or 2002? Those are a little trickier, huh?
Sure, some #1 picks turned into Hall of Famers. But let’s be real, not every first pick turned out to be a superstar. A few of them? Total busts. Ever heard of the guy the Browns took in 1999? Or the Lions’ pick from 1980? Yeah, you might need to dig deep for those.
This isn’t just about the household names. You’ll need to remember the forgotten ones, the disappointments, and the picks that turned out to be… well, let’s just say “unfulfilled potential.”
Ready to test your NFL draft knowledge? Time to put your memory to the test. Good luck!
1993, New England Patriots
[D] Drew Bledsoe | New England believed Washington State's pocket passer could finally stabilize their quarterback position permanently.
1995, Cincinnati Bengals
[D] Ki-Jana Carter | The Bengals believed Penn State's explosive tailback would transform their entire offensive identity.
1991, Dallas Cowboys
[B] Russell Maryland | Dallas fortified their defensive line by adding Miami's massive and athletic tackle.
1992, Indianapolis Colts
[A] Steve Emtman | The Colts secured Washington's dominant interior defender who was nearly unanimously considered unstoppable.
1996, New York Jets
[A] Keyshawn Johnson | New York selected USC's confident and outspoken receiver who guaranteed immediate impact production.
1984, New England Patriots
[C] Irving Fryar | New England chose Nebraska's electric receiver to revitalize their struggling offensive attack system.
1981, New Orleans Saints
[C] George Rogers | New Orleans grabbed the South Carolina rusher who dominated college football that season.
1989, Dallas Cowboys
[D] Troy Aikman | Dallas rebuilt around UCLA's polished passer who would anchor three championship teams.
1988, Atlanta Falcons
[B] Aundray Bruce | Atlanta prioritized defense with Auburn's versatile linebacker considered the draft's safest prospect available.
1986, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[C] Bo Jackson | Tampa Bay gambled on Auburn's two sport superstar despite his baseball career aspirations.
1982, New England Patriots
[B] Kenneth Sims | The Patriots needed defensive help and found their answer in this Texas Longhorns interior star.
1985, Buffalo Bills
[D] Bruce Smith | Buffalo invested in Virginia Tech's defensive end who became their franchise cornerstone for years.
1999, Cleveland Browns
[A] Tim Couch | Cleveland returned to the NFL and immediately selected Kentucky's strong armed quarterback prospect.
1983, Baltimore Colts
[C] John Elway | Baltimore selected Stanford's quarterback prodigy though he famously refused to play for them initially.
1987, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[B] Vinny Testaverde | The Buccaneers committed to Miami's strong armed signal caller as their franchise savior.
1990, Indianapolis Colts
[B] Jeff George | Indianapolis chased a franchise quarterback and selected Illinois's cannon armed but controversial prospect.
1997, St. Louis Rams
[D] Orlando Pace | St. Louis invested in Ohio State's massive tackle who completely dominated defenders throughout college.
1994, Cincinnati Bengals
[A] Dan Wilkinson | Cincinnati targeted Ohio State's powerful defensive tackle nicknamed Big Daddy for good reason.
1998, Indianapolis Colts
[A] Peyton Manning | Indianapolis chose Tennessee's cerebral quarterback over Ryan Leaf in the most scrutinized decision.
1980, Detroit Lions
[C] Billy Sims | Detroit launched the 1980 draft by selecting Oklahoma's Heisman Trophy winning running back sensation.
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