15 Biggest Draft Busts in NFL History

By Bryce Olin | Dec 11, 2014

Nov 30, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington starting quarterback Colt McCoy (16) and back-up quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

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14. Blair Thomas, RB

Blair Thomas was supposed to be another top running back in the league when the New York Jets drafted him second overall in the 1990 NFL Draft. Ultimately, he was so bad the internet doesn’t even have highlights of him.

Thomas made an impact as a rookie, rushing for 620 yards, but then his career spiraled down from there. Thomas finished his career with 2,236 rushing yards in four seasons.

It’s not that Thomas was that bad, but as the second overall pick, you’ve got to produce. It was clear early on that Thomas was never going to be a No.1 running back in the NFL. He would have been a fine backup if not for a few injuries Thomas could never overcome.

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