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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8. Bruce Pickens, CB

The Atlanta Falcons drafted Bruce Pickens third overall from Nebraska in the 1991 NFL draft.

Pickens was supposed to be a lock-down cornerback like he was in college, but it was very apparent that would never be the case.

Pickens played in 48 games for four teams in his four-year career. Pickens never started more than four games in any of his four seasons in the league. Even more disappointing, Pickens only recorded two interceptions. Not so great for the third pick in the draft.

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