The Top 10 Picks From 2012... How Did Their Careers Turn Out?

[@KTOfootball]

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[@a.j.dewdney5968]

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[@Levidawgs7744]

awesome video keep up the good work KTO

[@Misslastate2001]

Ive said it before under multiple names before and you noticed. Man I love your vids, you let me know way more than I ever would or could without knowing your channel, thank you KTO. You are awesome also please do more what ifs. Those were awesome

[@BIGJT4X]

I been using them since 2019

[@Misslastate2001]

@@BIGJT4X well I’ve been using them since 4,000 B.C.

[@Merricat_likesu]

It’s worth mentioning that Trent Richardson is also an executive in the Mexican league and has been very helpful instrumental in getting it off the ground at all, and he left the CFL voluntarily as being in the AAF let him be closer to his young family. The guy may have been an nfl bust, but you have to credit him for not giving up and finding a way to stay involved in both football and his kids lives. Flemlo Raps has a great video on Richardson

[@The_Diesel4]

What really hurt T-Rich is he literally never played behind a competent OL. Browns to Colts to Raiders... I mean it was just three bad run blocking OLs for a guy that needed good scheming to get him running downhill.

[@Zachsmokesdoinks]

@@The_Diesel4 lol bullshit. Just search Trent richardson misses holes and come on back and tell me that again. He’s an awesome guy but he sucked.

[@Chuck_EL]

@@The_Diesel4 and his family took all his money some even stole from him and he went broke within 2 years it's a shame

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

@@Chuck_EL POS. Coming from being poor, that going pro with major contracts can be a nightmare.

[@nalgotico3683]

Trent is doing a lot of good things in favor of FAM, we can't hate that guy

[@tommy_tank_2413]

Man that Gilmore pass deflection on 4th down hurts almost as much as Myles Jack being whistled down. That was a great play on a decent throw that could've been a TD with how he went for the deflection

[@zoopdefloop8651]

Jags could’ve held up pretty well against the eagles too. So close.

[@lukeoutloud2731]

That Gilmore play might be one of the most clutch defensive plays ever

[@Mymainelife87]

While it was very clutch, it’s not even the most clutch in patriots history

[@balestanisovski]

@@Mymainelife87 don’t say it

[@srfae]

@@balestanisovski 💀💀

[@cheesuscheese2001]

@@balestanisovski dont say what

[@CaleebTalib]

@@balestanisovski the butler did it

[@ShOrt_RoUnD]

Honestly the thing I remember is Washington being ballsy and also drafting Kirk Cousins. Hindsight 20/20, an incredible decision considering everything

[@AdamKlownzinger]

Its so ballsy and cool because it wouldnt have made any sense if Kirk Cousins didnt end up being as good as he is. They just gambled on a dude they liked, I imagine everybody mocked or at least questioned them for it, and it worked out

[@joshhulst3929]

@@AdamKlownzinger To be fair Kirk was a great player in college and could’ve easily been picked in the 3rd round or even higher.

[@rontheauraknight9606]

The funniest thing is Kirk cousins is the only winner in the RG3 trade as most of those draft picks the Texans got we’re awful picks and didn’t last long in their organization, and RG3 is infamous how he got taken… so yeah the main winner is Cousins

[@user-nd7rd8jo6h]

And uh cousins is a pretty damn good QB...just no one wants to give him credit as being such.

[@antonioiniguez1615]

Cousins is consistently the most underrated player in the league

[@alexanderguerrero347]

I’ll say this about Tannehill he wasn’t a bust but he bounces from average to above average for most of his career

[@emsj86]

He won with his wife 😎

[@michaelh1603]

@Fries I agree. Although, if Tannehill went late in the first round, a fair amount of people would consider it to be a good pick.

[@bosshogg2852]

Prior to this season, he was a top 10 fantasy QB for 2 seasons in a row. Let’s not forget- he plays in the run-first Tennessee offense.

[@bosshogg2852]

Also, he was a WR for his first 3 years at Texas AM. A lot of people forget that.

[@bosshogg2852]

Oh, Morris Claiborne. I love when the Cowboys whiff on high draft picks.

[@Ekohtwo]

my favorite part of the trent richardson trade, was that both teams lost the trade because the browns used the draft pick on johnny manziel

[@nasis18]

Browns will be the Browns lol

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Lmfao

[@Grant-co5ef]

@@nasis18 Always will😅😂

[@nasis18]

@@Grant-co5ef I don't know which Franchise is more abysmal. The Browns, or the Lions.

[@markbeckens]

The Browns can ruin a wet dream.

[@bmac4]

I hope Kuechly makes it into the Hall of Fame. On a rate basis, he's up there for most dominant ILBs ever, only held back by a shorter career, but shorter careers have still wound up in Canton.

[@derkaiserzen]

I'll hold my breath while looking at Patrick Willis. If he got to HOF, Kuechly definitely should too

[@gregkuhar8225]

Dude 5 first team all pros… defensive player of the year, defensive rookie of the year. in a 8 year career. He’s 100% getting in.

[@bmac4]

@@derkaiserzen Kuechly seems to rank slightly above him per Pro Football Reference. Willis was also on a stacked defense while Kuechly carried his a bit harder. Willis has come close a couple times and I really hope he gets in, and if he does Kuechly stands an extremely good chance.

[@PizzaHutCEO]

I miss him so much.

[@antoniohoward981]

@@derkaiserzenLuke getting into the hall of fame

[@TheRealDill93]

Crazy to see youngins talking about how this is the first year they really started watching football. When they were kids. Like wtf time goes by fast

[@nautgamingnautgaming9949]

The first year I watched the packers was the year before Favre became a starter in Lambeau My parents told me don't expect them to be good Then I saw majikowski go n Favre come in And I was so hyped I knew things in Wisconsin would change forever And they did Our state stopped being the BUTT of everyone's jokes n became the envy overnight This envy still happens today

[@Lukemasonmedia]

Time be flying, I started really watching around 07 when madden 08 came out and it’s crazy to think that was 15 years ago now

[@Lukemasonmedia]

@@nautgamingnautgaming9949 lol only people who may envy the packers are y’all divide rivals cause they been trash

[@robertosnow4151]

i’m 18 and madden 12 is the reason I fell in love w football

[@shaggyDchris]

this season happened during my sophomore year in high school🤣 crazy thinkin it was 10 years ago

[@JonJonGTA]

I can't believe its been 10 years already. Aww the year/era when i started watching football more hardcore

[@rauldoesgaming8484]

Same here

[@R-YR29]

same here. started watching in 2010 but this was the year I didn't miss a game

[@dubsackbenny6779]

Same this takes me back

[@JSalonsky]

@@R-YR29 it was way better in the early 2000’s

[@derricknichols5787]

Hard-core was the 90's

[@jakewirtz8007]

This was the first NFL draft I really got into as a young Vikings fan. This video brought back a ton of memories! Great content!

[@lO_-_Ol]

Boo Vikings No offense

[@iliketurtles7782]

@@lO_-_Ol good luck with Sammy Watkins and treylon burks

[@1assassyn]

@@lO_-_Ol thanks for taking Sammy off our hands lmfao

[@yungtoolshed251]

Kuechly and Wagner were on a different level during the mid 2010’s. I remember Kuechly being a beast whenever someone would user him in madden.

[@cameronharvey4746]

Seeing Kuechly retire was sad but I am really happy he made that decision to protect his own brain. He is by far one of the greatest modern linebackers and the guy is a borderline football genius. I hope he becomes an analyst of some sort because his abilities were truly special. Hes one of those guys that makes a play and you think, "why cant we get guys like that"

[@antoniohoward981]

He going into the hall of fame

[@number8258]

4:40 well then again that first round draft pick was Jonny Manziel

[@JKSSubstandard]

Trent Richardson is a glaring example of what happens when you listen to stats without the context. Richardsons stats were gaudy. But, was he REALLY going to be able to use that strength to run over and through NFL linebackers the way he could in college?

[@ericpackers1700]

I thought he was the next Adrian Peterson

[@mikedonnelly5775]

The guy had no vision

[@redherring4119]

He had no vision and zero breakaway speed. Was always running into blockers.

[@RogerThat787]

There is really only one way to find out

[@lancelester8692]

Literally this and the top 10 recruits videos are my most anticipated of each year

[@alexvratsanos5227]

If Calvin Johnson made the Hall of Fame having played nine seasons, Kuechly will make it. Their short careers were NOT short on Hall of Fame-level production.

[@ferratorr1033]

There are players making it because they played fifteen years but had a couple of elite seasons, guys who played 8/9 years but were elite almost their entire career should always be locks imo.

[@melkiperiii2102]

Calvin Johnson is also in my opinion the most talented wr to ever play

[@bostonk.o.]

There was a RB that made the HOF only playing 4 seasons. Can’t remember his name.

[@ferratorr1033]

@@bostonk.o. Marion Motley has the fewest NFL seasons played to make the HoF at five, but like several of his Cleveland teammates who also made it they carried over a lot of success from their AAFC playing.

[@bostonk.o.]

@@ferratorr1033 it was a WR named Mac Speedie and he only played 3 seasons

[@jackmalen7118]

This series is great, love the content keep it up

[@itscole83]

Kuechly was SO special. One of the most talented LBs I’ve ever seen. So sad what happened to his career

[@antoniohoward981]

He still going into the hall of fame

[@itscole83]

@@antoniohoward981 for sure. Well deserved

[@antoniohoward981]

@@itscole83 he sho did put in that work

[@samhunter7619]

If one player still playing from this draft class is surprising, I might say Tannehill

[@teejae5540]

2023: 10 years ago draft is gonna be miserable

[@willtheballer5189]

Man RG3 will always be one of the biggest what ifs to me in NFL history. That rookie season he had was incredible, it is a damn shame he got hurt and then the Redskins throw him out there and gets hurt again, always makes me wonder how his career would’ve turned out if Washington didn’t draft him.

[@encycl07pedia-]

Similarly. It's not like you become more prone to injuries when you wear a Redskins jersey. What if he drank more milk? Now that's a what-if scenario.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

@@encycl07pedia- Redskins *MISMANAGED* his career.... there was absolutely no reason u risk ur franchise guy the way they rushed him back out there

[@encycl07pedia-]

@@NAT-turners-Revenge You mean don't use a dual-threat running QB as a runner? You're such a big brain.

[@lO_-_Ol]

Luke Kuechly was from my hometown of Cincinnati and I got to seen him play in high school and he was ten times better than the competition. That’s when I knew he was the real deal

[@veganhippie8498]

im from dc but i remember how good he was for st x

[@ToastyNova]

Go Bombers!

[@fastthrows3327]

Yo KTO, you should make a throwback What if video. They used to be my favorite videos on your channel. Regardless, keep up the good work!

[@Gungho73]

Blackmon will forever be one of the great mysteries to me in NFL history. He certainly looked the part when he was on the field talent wise. And I think he's a great example why Jacksonville has struggled so much in our era. All the talent in the world doesn't mean a thing if he cant stay on the field. For awhile, I truly feared the worst for him because the only stories you'd hear was "last seen a bar in x state x months ago and not seen since."" And I mean that not as a sports fan but as a human being concerned about another.

[@johnnyamerica7809]

2012 was my first year watching football and I remember RG3 and Luck were absolute rockstars. Crazy it’s been 10 years

[@JamesThomas-pj2lx]

"TOUCHDOWN,...... Washington Redskins" Best call in all of NFL history (I'm a DAWG!, still love it!).

[@adandf_1643]

I love mark barron playstyle, watched highlights of him a couple years ago and changed my hs number to 26 cuz of him

[@randlemarsh]

You get burned a lot?

[@spence_903]

I wish somebody would pick him up

[@nicktomasek8941]

I always forget Stephon Gillmore was in the 2012 draft, let alone in the top 10. I remember watching that play in the AFC Championship and thinking holy shit that was insane

[@harrykaant]

Kuechly was a physical monster but his best trait was his knowledge of the game and film study. Incredibly smart guy. He will make a great coach one day if he wishes to write it in stone. TO THE LAST CLIP THOUGH MJWD

[@BigmeechT]

Dang not even a Panthers fan but I miss Kuechly on the field. Seeing him in action was art. Best of luck to him in his post NFL career

[@jmarine1516]

Man keep this videos coming! I have learned so much about sports from your videos.

[@chrisnowakvlogs]

God I miss Luke Kuechly. We didn't deserve him. He was so good.

[@T-REXMACHINEGUN]

Rg3 was the qb washington has had in the last 20 years but injuries ruined him

[@BoneyRasputin]

Injuries didn’t ruin him, Washington ruined him with injuries because they got the best QB and couldn’t protect him…. It’s like having a baby and then driving him into wrecks without a car seat. He had no protection and kept getting hurt. If he would’ve played for a team with defense, he’d still be in the NFL.

[@T-REXMACHINEGUN]

@@BoneyRasputin yup

[@regissanders2409]

Luke Kuechley’s retirement felt abrupt, but considering he played 8 years and made 7 pro bowls when the average career is 3-4, he had a full career. He went out while he was still on top

[@Bheliar]

11:30 ehhhhhhh, I don’t know about that one chief. Sure, he was god awful during the playoffs, but at the very least, that team definitely wasn’t held back by him specifically. He’s one of those players that you won’t be able to judge the level of his play by just looking at his stats. He’s by no means elite, but he certainly isn’t holding his team back, either.

[@TheBlackMambaa248]

0:16 Man, if there’s anybody who can eat that hit like it was nothing, it’s Steve Smith. Toughest dude I’ve ever seen play receiver.

[@joelwalberg9802]

Did anyone else find it funny that a Kings fan was ringing up a purchase for Browns gear? I know KTO lives in Sacramento and all, but still, you forget these teams have fanbases given their struggles. Great video as always.

[@patrickburk5668]

As a cowboys fan I don’t really see mo claiborne as a “bust”. When he was on the field, we all saw why he was taken 7th overall. He just couldn’t stay healthy. A bust is a person who never shows what their capable of in the nfl in my opinion

[@GOATSO99]

Is you drunk? As a cowboys fan any cowboys fan know when you think of mo claiborne the first word tht comes up is bust wtf 😂

[@dl7766]

@@GOATSO99 that dudes an idiot lol mo was a bust with a few bright spots And I mean a very few 😂

[@cataterat8]

He was not good till 2016 but got hurt again he’s a bust no question

[@pelicanhunter6377]

I used to watch this guy in 2017-2019 all the time, awesome to see he’s still making quality stuff

[@alexanderguerrero347]

RG3 was to me like luck but slightly worse since his injuries sapped his skills more and had a shorter peak.

[@bosshogg2852]

A waaaay shorter peak.

[@Sean-jb5gi]

I still remember Blackmon VS NEB, ON a Flea Flicker Prince Amukamara doing everything he could to PI Blackmon to sop the elevatable 50+ yard TD and Amukamara played a Decade in the NFL

[@standoughope]

Getting picked by the Browns 3rd overall must feel like the strangest gut punch ever. You're a star which feels great... so the most hopeless franchise selected you to messiah them out of irrelevance. Yay, go Cleveland!

[@hendon.visualsontiktok4060]

I’ve met RG3 in person, super chill dude and me and my friend got a picture.

[@louieo.blevinsmusic4197]

Trent Richardson’s college highlights are ridiculous. I remember following his high school career after he committed to Alabama. Almost everyone thought he should’ve been a top 15 pick. No one could tackle that dude.

[@jonmartinez3482]

It's so crazy how I vividly remember this draft.

[@SirLingardinho]

1:48 RGIII didn’t retire, he’s just a free agent. Still a great video!

[@irobbankseverywhere]

He did. He's a college football color commentator for ESPN

[@spence_903]

he done

[@ItoyiProdz]

Ryan Tannehill is so underrated and hated, people should respect him more.

[@benspaeth6418]

Browns definitely lost that trade for Trent Richardson. I know he didn’t do great on the colts, but the pick the colts traded ended up being used on Johnny Manziel who had an arguably worse career than Richardson.

[@Shamwowzable]

Arguably worse?

[@benspaeth6418]

@@Shamwowzable they both were at the low end of their respective positions. Obviously Manziel had the bigger fallout but that comes with the qb position

[@iliketurtles7782]

Both had terrible careers no winners

[@encycl07pedia-]

Johnny Manziel was exciting. Trent Richardson was a blob. Guarantee you more people went to see Manziel for the Browns than TR.

[@Ultimatecheezeburger]

Nah Browns won the trade but wasted the pick

[@NJK.]

Always awesome when KTO uploads

[@trustyshooter5]

I wait 10 years for these vids!! Thanks KTO

[@PastorTrue93]

It’s actually wild how Matt Kalil forgot how to play football after his rookie year. I thought the rookie year is supposed to be the hardest

[@Fazz-i7i]

I love these types of videos blasts from the past

[@Saltiren]

These videos are so good. Can't get enough KTO vids!

[@chadwalldorf5142]

I love ur videos, the best part is the end moment, KEEP IT UP!

[@csingleton9130]

KTO! KTO! KTO! One of the best in the game and one of my favorite KZbinrs. Haven't seen a video I didn't like, keep up the great work my brother👊

[@jongon0848]

"This dude will be seen as a bust by Cowboys fans" True but to be fair I think the Cowboys have drafted worse 1st round picks like Bobby Carpenter

[@bisquitc7222]

@Fries a linebacker from Ohio State.... ... Him was bad 😔

[@EuroGuy85]

that's General Bob to you young man! On the cover of Wheaties, alongside the menace that is known throughout Ohio as AJ Hawk.

[@jackcunningham8391]

Always makes me happy when i see a kto video

[@jacobgose6869]

This top 10 is going to be remembered for young talent who had injuries and off the field issues end promising careers.luck rg3 both should have been long term luke was so good just retired earlier than ud like for a hof case and Blackmon was good just couldn't stop drinking etc

[@matthewc8973]

Only kuechly and Gilmore fulfilled their potential in terms of stats and success. But even at that I doubt they’ll go to the hall of fame.

[@increase9896]

Youre videos are always great overall, but your endings are fire

[@Kabazame]

I was sitting here thinking "how can you NOT show that play against the Jaguars for Gilmore?" Well played

[@HKicksNj]

Some of my favorite videos every year 🐐

[@marknielsbeats]

Probably the biggest "what if" class in NFL history

[@matthewc8973]

Half empty glass is the phrase I use the most for this class. Lots of talent that did shine through but not for long.

[@ThaWiz11]

Idc what the topic is I will always watch for your outros 🔥

[@bosshogg2852]

Man, I remember thinking so many of these guys were gonna be studs coming out of this draft.

[@monkeyfather27]

I get chills every time I hear the song at the end of your videos

[@darieljavier5560]

Blackmon coulda done so much in the league, sucks how it all went down for him.

[@nasis18]

Yeah he showed some flashes. He had that huge 240 yard game. He just couldn't put the sauce down.

[@encycl07pedia-]

You make it seem like it wasn't his fault, like he had injuries or something. His downfall was his own fault.

[@darieljavier5560]

@@encycl07pedia- didn’t mean to come across that way at all, his problem was definitely his choice to control. Just a what if I always thought of, same with Josh Gordon to a certain degree.

[@encycl07pedia-]

​@@darieljavier5560 Thank you for clarifying. It read to me as the difference between "the ball was dropped" and "the WR dropped the ball." One is neutral, the other assigns responsibility to the WR.

[@FatalPhenom]

New England has had some phenomenal corners over the years but man I miss Gilmore. Glad to have Butler back but idk what to expect from him now. JC is a beast too. Wish we kept him.

[@killerjunior2587]

Love your content Brodie

[@TOPGNATION76]

Thank you for the content

[@MagicalBread]

This video just shows how short many pro careers are.

[@jamorant9233]

Always a good day when KTO posts

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

Andrew Luck also gave us one of the best Twitter handles ever. Fare thee well, Captain.

[@nicoodaly1209]

I love your content, keep it up ❤️

[@Mayo_Mane]

Using Trent's YPC doesn't paint the picture. He missed training camp in '12 and '13 for knee surgeries that the Browns GREATLY downplayed. He had a very slow start and eventually hit his stride before his reported "bruised" ribs turned into cracked ribs. He was certainly a raw prospect as a RB but he flashed a lot of potential in 2012 and excelled in the receiving game.

[@TheChainChasers]

Kuechly is my second favorite football player of all time. Is he worthy of the hall of fame? I say yes but I'd like opinions

[@lastsinnersa8002]

In 1 year we get to see KTO review the top 10 of 2013. That one will make 2012 shine in comparison.

[@Grievous_]

Luke Kuechly is one of the best defenders I’ve watched, started watching and paying attention to football in the early 2010’s so I’ve been watching for a good 11-12 years

[@jamalsampson9389]

Didn't Robert Griffin 3 still play after the Washington Redskins? I remember he was a Cleveland Browns quarterback as well! This is a really interesting topic to tackle.

[@ashdude55]

seeing justin blackmon makes me sad. when he was on the field, he balled out. it's a shame he couldnt stay out of off-the-field trouble.

[@ikeoranekwu5567]

Love your videos 🙏🏾

[@alexanderguerrero347]

Andrew luck was a bittersweet career. He had some great highs and a lot of potential but he retired early due to injury and lack of passion for the game.

[@laqueenawilliams4762]

You got it wrong, he has so much passion for the game that he battle injuries left and right until he has to make a choice of having a decent life or go cripple. Colts destroy this dude.

[@piranhasforscissors]

Nobody's fault but the Colts front office.

[@HarveyMeadowlark]

I watch a lot of sports channels, but I always watch and rewatch KTO because we can commiserate as Browns fans

[@RustySshackleford]

02:35 who else was expecting KTO to say ‘I decided to go out and use it at the barber shop?’

[@w.ethanjowers559]

I get chills at the end of every single kto video

[@helloman3676]

You love the porn music. A man of culture.

[@w.ethanjowers559]

@@helloman3676 you’re watching some weird porn

[@killerjunior2587]

You’re a KZbin legend

[@fentfan47]

I remember being 7 and looking up who’s the hardest hitter in the nfl and I would see Barron

[@aadengreen6583]

Hey KTO, I know you don’t do the types of videos I’m suggesting, but could you show us your own personal mock draft for this year??

[@vogonford]

I think the weirdest part of the 2012 draft is that if it were re-drafted with what we know now, I wouldn't be surprised to see three middle linebackers go top 10 - Luke Kuechly, Bobby Wagner, and Lavonte David

[@Max-wd6og]

Mark Barron is a absolute beast.

[@TheAndyk123]

Gilmore should have won that SBMVP in that Pats/Rams Super Bowl. The voters really botched that one.

[@AlexPerez-uq2nd]

Although Kuechly’s career was cut short he is still one of the best coverage linebackers of all time if not the best.

[@Pop_Richie]

We gave up a lot of picks for RG3,(we literally didn’t have a 1st round pick for years!) but the fact that we also drafted Cousins later on in the draft says a lot (he also owns a lot of Redskin records and is STILL PLAYING 🤣)

[@DarranKern]

Big time hype for this!

[@JiroProject]

That old skool Halloween music at the end. Nice

[@randellmainer]

Morris Claiborne also had a ridiculously low Wonderlic score if I remember right. Like a 4 out of 50

[@christianmangan9689]

W KTO video as always

[@motellgranitethegreat.]

Great video thanks- Motell

[@centralintelligenceagency9082]

2:45 That’s a number to start getting very skeptical at

[@MarquisdeSuave]

Does Kuechly go into Canton? Played 8 seasons. NFL Defensive ROY. Defensive POY. 5 time 1st Team All-Pro, 2 time 2nd team All Pro. 7 time Pro Bowler. Led his team to a Super Bowl. That doesn't even go into all of his college accolades which are many. The closest player to Kuechly in terms of impact as well as overall career is Dick Butkis, a player whose career also was cut down very early (he played 9 seasons). I think it's a no-brainer. Kuechly goes into Canton but can also be considered as one of the best if not THE BEST inside linebackers of all time.