1st Round Picks that did NOTHING in the NFL

[@kevinramsey417]

Norm Michael out of Syracuse. This was a pick that literally did nothing in the NFL because nobody told him he had made it to the NFL. The Philadalphia Eagles picked him with their 20th round pick in the 1944 draft at fullback, but could not locate him because he was overseas fighting in World War II at the time. In fact, it wasn't until 55 years later that Norm found out the Eagles had even drafted him.

[@RushFanatic87]

Big oof 😮‍💨

[@wilhelmheinrich7502]

They should have paid him a signing bonus for a one day contract after he found out.

[@Bort_Simpson]

Notice how he said the first round goofy ass

[@RusherMC]

Who gives a fuck about what happened 100 years ago

[@xXxInFaMYxXx]

Ya well to be honest most people would tell you during those times fighting for your country was above everything else so he did nothing for the right reasons.

[@TippiGordon]

Kudos, 5PV, for presenting the human side of Underwood and Soward's stories. The league and a lot of its fans could learn something about empathy and compassion from you.

[@Mistertbones]

Jim Druckenmiller retired with a passer rating of 29.2, which is worse than if he did nothing but spike the ball into the ground on every single play.

[@assassin923ck45]

So he was legit worse than Ryan leaf

[@Mistertbones]

@@assassin923ck45 Yes.

[@universe-ie2mk]

Somebody watches jg8, or 9, or 7. 😂😂😂

[@charliewartelle6720]

The name should have been a tip-off.

[@SkunkApe407]

Take that tired ass line back to the subpar channel you stole it from.

[@terencehill2320]

It's kinda not fair to go at Jay from '36. That move was actually genius for him for what he made compared to the NFL and also saved his brain from turning into chunky marinara

[@shanestanton8]

He also played college ball in the middle of the depression. If he had gotten a terrible injury (ie a torn achilles or ACL) in his first year of pro ball, he could’ve been financially screwed for the rest of his life.

[@lukeyarasheski5510]

That was sorta his point I think. No one would do that anymore

[@rewing84]

Fully agreed 100%

[@Novedrake]

Chunky Marinaravich…wasn’t there the QB for the raiders at one point?

[@danielleasewala2225]

@@Novedrake J. Russ yes.

[@Alisdairneighbors]

As someone who suffered from BPD, I feel so bad for Underwood.

[@Gary_C]

Respect for making an original list instead of the same 5 players i see every time there's a draft bust list

[@MrWaifuTaker]

Every time I see Vernon Gholston, I think of UrinatingTree's video on the NY Jets and their long history of buttfumbles. *_NO SACKS, CUT IN THREE YEARS_*

[@gatienlaurol5793]

You know you’re a bad selection if Rex Ryan can’t find a way to use you and be productive on defense.

[@traddthomas8645]

Or Chris Berman's response, "And the Jets have just won the Super Bowl!"

[@StonedSolid]

Justin Harrell DT, was the 16th pick of the 2007 NFL Draft. He appeared in just 16 games over 4 seasons for the Green Bay Packers, notching up 25 tackles and 0 sacks.

[@joesonestopproshop8533]

Beat me to it

[@Sctwn]

Yeah

[@thekingbarrelmaker7642]

“With the 20th pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select…Kadarius Toney. Wide Receiver. Florida.” FivePointsVids: (Vietnam flashbacks)

[@maxxjapan619]

Derpity derp intensifies.

[@User31129]

He wasn't worth 20th overall but it's not like he isnt even in the league anymore like these other guys

[@clipobserver]

He won a Ring

[@mackenzie1555]

That’s fine, us Chiefs fans appreciate him 😉

[@mantistoboggan2599]

You’re joking right? The GIANTS couldnt do anything with him, chiefs however are probably going to make him WR1 after winning the Super Bowl 💀

[@shifty1927]

Damn Wilson's a crazy story. Tennessee changed him like Ja morant.😂

[@chrislarson1500]

Malik McDowell should definitely get an honorable mention. Though not technically a first rounder, he was drafted 35th overall by the Seahawks in 2017 so very close to being one. He was also the team's first pick that year, a pick that was originally in the first round before they traded back twice. During camp that year he was involved in an ATV accident and missed the entire season due to his injuries. During that season, he was arrested twice, once for a DUI and once for disorderly conduct. He never played a single snap for the Seahawks, and was released in 2019 after several altercations and legal issues with the team. Shortly after he served 11 months in prison. He did eventually make it back to the league for a short stint with the Browns, but then last year he was arrested for indecent exposure and resisting arrest after he was found walking around naked on the property of a children's learning center in Florida.

[@damienrowley443]

Damn! I loved and not proudly laughed at this rundown. I’m impressed and disappointed he escalated to naked debauchery. Sad for his spiral but it is admittedly a humorous read. I didn’t know or remember McDowell’s journey.

[@joehung1552]

I wonder if the Crime In Sports podcast knows about him.

[@derickvera573]

He was so freaking talented and I was thinking he could be a beast on the tier Myles Garrett TJ Watt and Jonathan Allen would become.

[@Maplenr]

I remember being both sad and elated that Michigan missed on him, because he had so many massive character issues even while in high school. He's lucky the cop that arrested him in that gas station didn't shoot him, that video is... something.

[@ricardoiglesias8877]

I played against him in high school. He was the biggest person in the stadium by far. He made our biggest guy look like a little kid next to him.

[@johnfalcetta5431]

2:30 😂😂😂 personal foul illegal crack back on Eddie Lacy

[@kevinhenry4047]

I legit laughed out loud.

[@davidnottennant1161]

Who knew history would repeat itself for the Jags? After R. Jay Soward, they drafted Justin Blackmon in 2012, who was suspended during his second year and never returned to the NFL.

[@mikeybarboza3086]

Fucking Jim Drunkenmiller....Thank God we were able to find Jeff Garcia out of nowhere. Jake Plummer could've been the heir apparent.

[@Maggot-ml3vz]

Washington drafting OT Andre Johnson in the first round in 1996 and cutting him the same year in training camp hurt bad.

[@davidfiddleman2312]

Absolutely! I’m a Washington fan and that one a complete miss…

[@cwjmebross]

Glad you commented this one.

[@saberdogface]

I remember that. What a FUBAR.

[@justinsquibb9030]

Wilson is the epitome of I am rich now I don’t gotta do shit.

[@MrDan708]

As a Dolphins fan, I usually end up remembering Ohio St tweener LB-DE Eric Kumerow as our worst 1st rounder. Shula kept trying him as a pass-rush specialist for three years before he finally got the axe. He notched a grand total of FIVE sacks in his career.

[@stephenmason9527]

Derek Sherrod, Packers 1st round pick 2011, Offensive Lineman Suffered a horrible broken leg in practice before his rookie season even started. Played in about 20 games, only starting 1, and that was that. He was a resident on my dorm hall floor for 2 summers. Just hated it for him. ☹

[@bigbearkat2010]

How about AJ Jenkins with the 49ers? 30th overall pick and despite having no injuries in his rookie year, was targeted once for a short yard pass which he promptly dropped. Like, even for a Trent Baalke pick, this one was impressively bad.

[@ShrexyGuy]

Imagine beating Neon Deion, no matter his age, then poof. You're gone. That's just sad man

[@mylittlepitbull3143]

The footage of the coach spitting his copenhagen into the cup is classic.

[@keaganthedude]

The Underwood story is really sad. Dude has struggled for a long time, hope he’s doing okay now and has supportive people around him.

[@SoftBank47]

That one was tough to hear, speaking as a bipolar man who has made attempts on his life and been hospitalized for it. Bipolar is a real bitch among the bitches that are mental illnesses because you never know when a down moment will strike, and when it does, you don't know how long you'll be there. This is even with medication.

[@KayD3000]

Great video Adam. keep up the awesome work man

[@tleoipl37]

Jim drunkenmiller 😂

[@roljamas]

Gholston was a product of the gear he was on at Ohio State

[@WriteHookTV]

Thank you for the humanity on Soward. He had a health problem not a personality problem.

[@Tutankamion196]

4:33 Bruh you didn't have to do the Jets fan base like that😅😂😂😂

[@SkunkApe407]

Why not? Their team does it to them every season.

[@myleswrld1795]

as a titans fan Isaiah brought us many things starts were not one of them

[@eggsngritstn]

For real.

[@erdega2964]

But he did bring you guys pain

[@chrisplacido4737]

As a recovering alcoholic myself, I want to thank you for your treatment of the Soward story. Alcohol is a bitch and I'm lucky enough to realize that early in my life.

[@PoschSpice30]

I thought Laquon Treadwell was gonna be the last one

[@stevegallo8483]

Surprised that N'Keal Harry didn't make the list. Harry was the Patriots #1 pick in 2019 and the second receiver taken in that draft, and has done nothing to show he was anywhere near worthy of that pick. Think about it. The Patriots took him over Deebo Samuel, AJ Brown, Terry McLaurin, DK Metcalfe, etc.

[@jeremymcfarlin1945]

Love draft videos

[@Hiei2k7]

Curtis Enis. Played a few years and was later found working at a garage door factory.

[@sonicbobomb15]

As someone who struggles with depression and thoughts of suicide, that last one was tough. All I can think about is why he wanted to take his own life. Everson Griffin was cut by the Minnesota Vikings after he went depressed one day. Sometimes I wake up crying, I know I'm loved and well respected, but like I don't feel it. Don't worry about me, I'll be okay.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

It's not PC, but NFL teams are a business, not a charity. They don't want to have people on the team who are unreliable.

[@brianclark1524]

You forgot johnny manziel and Justin Gilbert

[@81casperflip]

What about those 17th round picks who had decent careers?

[@User_32]

Berwanger didn't just go work in some dinky rubber factory, he became an executive in the auto industry

[@coachmadprophet]

Surprised AJ Jenkins or Jonathan Baldwin didn't make this list

[@bigbearkat2010]

Right, you would the guy who was only targeted once by the team that drafted him would warrant a mention

[@ReigningRavens]

Matt Elam. We drafted him in the 1st round and ended up being a professional drug dealer.

[@CoolHandLuke813]

He’s actually currently in the XFL. Trying to get his career and life back together. Wish him the best.

[@FivePointsVids]

He at least played some games

[@thek3289]

Elam somehow backed up his trash talk against Megatron during the Monday Night Game.

[@Uncultured_Barbarian465]

DImitrius Underwood is a sad story. So many jokes were made at his expense before anyone knew about his mental health problems.

[@artistjim114]

Jay Berwanger. Now that’s one hell of a name!

[@BenEScooops]

Barkevious Mingo has left the chat

[@EricAKATheBelgianGuy]

One "old-time" name that did nothing was Cal Rossi. He was a DB and RB from UCLA, and actually was drafted in the first round *twice.* How did this happen? George Preston Marshall tore up the draft manuals and went by his own gut, and drafted Rossi ninth overall in 1946. But the rule at the time was you couldn't leave early, and had to graduate. Rossi was only a junior in '46 and still had one year of eligibility left. Marshall chose him *again* in 1947, at fourth overall, but the scouts tried to tell him something he didn't want to hear - Rossi wasn't interested in the NFL. So, Rossi was a top ten pick twice, and never played a down in the NFL.

[@thephenom31619]

I wish I could never remember Isaiah Wilson

[@eggsngritstn]

It hurt. Taylor Lewan’s styrofoam knees wouldn’t be such an issue had Wilson played.

[@jamesrobertson9761]

I thought Ghoulston would be a beast but definitely a bust.

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

Dee Milliner. CB, New York Jets. 2013 Draft. 9th Overall. Had a pretty decent Rookie year but only played 13 Games (12 Starts)...played less than 10 more games and was out of the league after 2015

[@danjones2164]

I hope nowadays teams can do more research into each pick. Of course, there are always going to be issues that don't show up on a Wonderlic test, pro day work outs and game film. I also hope that these people can get the help they need so they can live productive lives but maybe not professionally as athletes.

[@Michaelengelmann]

I don’t get why he kept showing that 1 play where the QB took a knee. Was he too slow?

[@jaredfisher1749]

That was Wilson’s only career snap

[@weskelley2485]

AJ Jenkins WR, SF. He might be a worse pick than drunkenmiller

[@lordfarquaad5990]

6:49 but then the bounce castle was a blast.

[@xRaymond9250]

How the hell was AJ Jenkins (Round 1, Pick 30, 2012) from the 49ers not on this list?

[@briancandler8636]

Does Takk McKinley count? He has 20 career sacks while TJ Watt who got picked after him in the first round had 22.5 in 2021 alone

[@Grand_marquee]

20 sacks is worlds more than any of these players did. All these players barely even saw the field, Takk saw plenty of time

[@UserName-ts3sp]

takk was an all-pro compared to these guys

[@johnchedsey1306]

I had kinda forgotten about Underwood. Bipolar disorder ain't no joke. I have friends who fight with it and it's a constant battle to avoid pits of depression and other emotional turmoil. It's a rough hand to be dealt in life. I can't imagine being thrown into the pressure cooker of the NFL is at all helpful for these poor dudes who are suffering from it.

[@bullshark3771]

I feel like Bo Jackson for the bucs deserves an honorable mention. Never played for them despite them drafting him first overall.

[@SkunkApe407]

Bo wasn't a bust, though. Dude was on track to be a stud before he got injured. His injury led him to quit football so he could focus on baseball. He started his NFL career in 1987 and played till 1991. He was a Pro Bowler and is in the HoF. Either you didn't read the title of this video correctly, or you don't know Bo.

[@bullshark3771]

@@SkunkApe407 no was drafted twice. Once I’m. The first round then in the seventh the next year. A steal for the raiders but bust for the Bucs. They didn’t get a down played or any compensation in return just basically skipped the first overall pick.

[@SkunkApe407]

@@bullshark3771 that doesn't make him a bust, you casual. A bust has to actually suit up. By your logic Peyton Manning was a bust for SD, even though he never played for them. You sound ignorant.

[@bighurtrocks]

I obviously haven’t watched it yet, but I’m gonna assume it’s great as always.

[@FivePointsVids]

let's fuck

[@ShrexyGuy]

Well this thread took an unexpected turn..... I'll grab my camera!

[@bigsmokeI408]

@@ShrexyGuy need a man for lighting.?

[@CommodoreFloopjack78]

"MMMM-MMM, B**CH!!"🤣

[@Omegasphere]

This was a lot sadder than I was expecting it to be.

[@johngoetz4462]

Interesting video. I don’t remember any of these guys.

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

Pro teams obsess over first picks, when the best ever players are usually in the 3rd round or beyond

[@t.k.1319]

It makes sense that he went to work for a rubber company in 1936, rather than play football. It was literally the Great Depression. Professional football was new, and teams were going out of business frequently. Working at a rubber company was much more stable income. He was the spokesperson and got paid a lot.

[@dereknorris4543]

Justin Blackmon, Charles Rodgers, as honorable mentions

[@TrashPandaWithaHat]

Dolphins - Dion Jordan A player riddled with suspensions and physical test failures.

[@troyelich9307]

Huey Richardson - Pittsburgh Steelers 1991, Jamaine Stephens - Pittsburgh Steelers 1996.

[@jeffpearljam1976]

Drunkenmiller played in the original XFL

[@WVUer21]

I accidently won one of the first fantasy leagues I was in because opponent thought R. Jay Sowards would be amazing. At the time, I guess it made sense?

[@weregretohio7728]

The king: Jamarcus Russel.

[@cameronroth1311]

What about Shane Ray? Lol

[@HeyitsNiicho]

Maybe an idea? How many teams have traded for somebody that never played a snap for them?

[@justanothermichigander4683]

Just once, I would LOVE to watch one of these videos and not have my Vikings in the top spot 😢

[@pgdog888]

Steelers pick an DT over Marino and he got into a car accident and he was paralyzed in his rookie season. Only played couple games.

[@jamesdelaney3797]

Hold the f..k on, theres one you BP forgot. Dion Jordan, Dolphins

[@MatthiaGryffine]

Jamarcus Russell?

[@nicholasweaver2374]

Jim Druckenmiller did nothing, but nothing is better than what the guy drafted right after him did...

[@jsra09]

How did you not put Aj Jenkins from the 9ers? Dude literally never played a game

[@foxhuntertom]

They need to start paying all picks 50k for the first year before they can sign a contract. Prove yourself first

[@LCSteeler16]

Ryan Leaf should be #1. But it won’t be unfortunately

[@okay44183]

he was atleast a backup for a bit

[@williamgroves3134]

Trying and failing is not the same as doing nothing.

[@robertwilloughby8050]

First Round picks that were definitely good - but not quite as good as the First Round pick they were, next.

[@justinsquibb9030]

I remember being pissed as a titan fan when we drafted Wilson …. Who da thunk I was right! I mean I was more pissed at the position pick then player but still.

[@ryanleaf386]

17 undrafted players got a sack during Vernon Gholston time with the jets

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

What's the fastest a first round player has been cut?

[@UserName-ts3sp]

huey richardson lasting only one year in the black and gold was pretty bad too

[@eggsngritstn]

Isaiah Wilson. He deserves to be first.

[@paulpizzlewizzle]

Mean spirited

[@bryantsteury8910]

The titans one is egregiously bad. Dude basically went full hood. "I'll be a rapper" oh ok😊

[@MrRyan-wu4jx]

I’ve seen some weird takes on the Bible, but thinking a book written almost 2000 years ago says pro football is wrong is up there. Man was not well.

[@joelrichardson8674]

Michigan state and Osu first round picks being some of the biggest busts of all time who would have thought

[@ceebee312]

Ahh Brandon Graham begs to differ but yea your not lyin’ at the same time … hopefully that changes soon

[@AOIbis]

Isiah Wilson is the biggest bust, bigger then leaf and Jamarcus. Those guys atleast did something, Wilson didn’t even play!

[@tedborenstein8459]

Kevin. White.

[@lordrayden3045]

Don’t say that name

[@wangstanation6400]

I'm shocked that Eli Manning never played for the Chargers...smh

[@pumpkinking5174]

Kevin Allen.... Eagles.

[@AustinHansen]

I know he played a few seasons, but Christian Ponder was a pretty dang useless qb for a 1st round, 12th overall pick. Minnesota sports are so depressing lol

[@peterhessedal8539]

Why do the Vikings always seem to end up on these lists?

[@BillyDaKid27]

Seriously, no one calling for AJ Jenkins?

[@Xavier-be2mi]

I’d say Bo Jackson when he was picked by the Bucs… did nothing at all lol

[@brucedavis3816]

Hindsight is 20 20!!

[@scottbeesley7988]

Jaguars need to stop getting WRs that are acholics

[@shanestanton8]

Are you ok? Your voice sounds different

[@wlong3868]

Gholston was a beast at osu he dominated jake long of Michigan I think the jets mis used him

[@MuddieRain]

1st rounders are most likely going to be a bust

[@jasonleman1396]

and a miracle no raiders plyers on here