
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!
2006, Houston Texans
[B] Mario Williams | Houston shocked everyone by taking NC State's defensive end instead of Reggie Bush.
2018, Cleveland Browns
[C] Baker Mayfield | The Browns grabbed Oklahoma's Heisman winning quarterback known for swagger and competitive fire.
2017, Cleveland Browns
[A] Myles Garrett | Cleveland found their defensive cornerstone in Texas A&M's explosive pass rushing specialist.
2005, San Francisco 49ers
[A] Alex Smith | San Francisco chose Utah's efficient passer narrowly over Aaron Rodgers in controversial fashion.
2003, Cincinnati Bengals
[B] Carson Palmer | Cincinnati selected USC's Heisman winner to lead their offense after years of struggles.
2008, Miami Dolphins
[D] Jake Long | Miami prioritized protecting their quarterback and selected Michigan's elite left tackle prospect.
2012, Indianapolis Colts
[A] Andrew Luck | Indianapolis chose Stanford's generational quarterback prospect after releasing franchise legend Peyton Manning.
2002, Houston Texans
[D] David Carr | Houston made their inaugural draft selection by choosing Fresno State's prolific signal caller.
2022, Jacksonville Jaguars
[A] Travon Walker | The Jaguars surprised by choosing Georgia's athletic defensive lineman over Aidan Hutchinson unexpectedly.
2016, Los Angeles Rams
[A] Jared Goff | Los Angeles traded up and selected California's highly touted quarterback to restart.
2001, Atlanta Falcons
[B] Michael Vick | Atlanta revolutionized quarterback expectations with Virginia Tech's electrifying dual threat playmaker in 2001.
2021, Jacksonville Jaguars
[C] Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville selected Clemson's polished prospect who was considered generational talent since high school.
2010, St. Louis Rams
[D] Sam Bradford | St. Louis made Oklahoma's Heisman Trophy winner their pick despite injury concerns.
2014, Houston Texans
[D] Jadeveon Clowney | Houston selected South Carolina's freakishly athletic edge rusher who dominated highlight reels relentlessly.
2007, Oakland Raiders
[B] JaMarcus Russell | Oakland committed massive resources to LSU's physically gifted but ultimately disastrous quarterback selection.
2011, Carolina Panthers
[D] Cam Newton | Carolina selected Auburn's National Championship winning dual threat quarterback who redefined position expectations.
2009, Detroit Lions
[B] Matthew Stafford | Detroit hoped Georgia's strong armed quarterback could finally end their lengthy championship drought.
2025, Tennessee Titans
[C] Cam Ward | Tennessee chose Miami's productive quarterback hoping he becomes their long awaited franchise solution.
2004, San Diego Chargers
[B] Eli Manning | San Diego drafted Ole Miss quarterback before immediately trading him to New York.
2019, Arizona Cardinals
[A] Kyler Murray | Arizona selected Oklahoma's dynamic Heisman winner just one year after drafting Josh Rosen.
2023, Carolina Panthers
[A] Bryce Young | Carolina traded up for Alabama's undersized but highly accurate Heisman Trophy winning quarterback.
2020, Cincinnati Bengals
[C] Joe Burrow | Cincinnati chose LSU's National Championship quarterback after his record breaking Heisman season performance.
2000, Cleveland Browns
[B] Courtney Brown | Cleveland kicked off the millennium by selecting Penn State's athletic pass rusher first overall.
2024, Chicago Bears
[C] Caleb Williams | Chicago selected USC's talented Heisman winner who brings exceptional arm talent and playmaking ability.
2013, Kansas City Chiefs
[D] Eric Fisher | Kansas City surprised many by making Central Michigan's offensive tackle their choice.
2015, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
[C] Jameis Winston | Tampa Bay chose Florida State's National Championship quarterback despite significant off field controversy.
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