Green Bay Packers: 5 worst NFL Draft picks of all-time

3. Justin Harrell (2007: first round, 16th overall)

Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson has made his share of memorable draft selections during his 11-year tenure with the organization. The decision to take Tennessee defensive tackle Justin Harrell with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, though, was one to forget.

Harrell was a three-year starter at Tennessee, but only appeared in three games as a senior due to a torn biceps injury. The injury did not linger significantly into his professional career, but it was a sign of unfortunate things to come.

Harrell showed up out of shape to training camp after being limited in OTAs while recovering from his biceps injury. He would appear in just seven games as a rookie, recording a mere 16 total tackles on the season. Harrell’s injury problems returned the next season, as he missed the first six games of the season due to an ankle injury.

After another disappointing performance in abbreviated action during his second year in the league, injuries kept the once-promising defensive tackle sidelined for the entire 2009 season. Harrell attempted to bounce back in 2010, but suffered a torn ACL during the season opener. He would never play in the NFL again, with his career totals amounted to just 28 total tackles with zero sacks in 14 games.

To make matters worse for the Packers, nine players selected after Harrell in the first round would make at least one Pro Bowl appearance during their career, including five-time Pro Bowler and longtime San Fransisco 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley.

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