Past NFL Draft Picks - Hit or Miss

Past NFL Draft Picks - Hit or MissFebruary. He spent time this spring playing in NFL
Europe.2000 DraftHit: 5. Baltimore Ravens - Jamel
As much as the Mel Kipers of the world try toLewis, RB, Tennessee
convince us otherwise, the NFL Draft is a highlyIn 2003, Lewis joined O.J. Simpson, Eric Dickerson,
inexact science. Need proof? Just look at some ofBarry Sanders and Terrell Davis as only the fifth
the prominent Draft Day hit and misses from the lastrunning back in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in
decade. And these aren't obscure fourth rounders;a single season.
each player listed below was selected in the first 10Miss: 1. Cleveland Browns - Courtney Brown, DE,
picks of the first round.1995 DraftHit: 3. HoustonPenn StateAfter drafting Kentucky quarterback Tim
Oilers - Steve McNair, QB, Alcorn State"Air" McNairCouch with the No.1 overall pick in '99, the Browns
has been the foundation of the Oilers/Titansdrafted Brown No.1 overall in '00. Did not
franchise and was named co-MVP in 2003. He also ledlive up to his surname )Paul, Jim, ect.) in Cleveland,
the Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV, commanding onerecording 17 sacks in 47 games over 5 seasons. Is
of the greatest last-second drives in Super Bowlnow a member of the Denver Broncos.2001 DraftHit:
history - only to come up one yard short against the5. San Diego Chargers - LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, TCU
Rams. Miss: 1.Cincinnati Bengals - Ki-Jana Carter, RB,The Chargers passed up a chance to draft Viginia
Penn StateMissed entire rookie year after suffering aTech quarterback Michael Vick, trading with Atlanta
knee injury in preseason. Rushed for only 1,144 yardsto acquire Tomlinson, quarterback Drew Brees and
and 20 touchdowns over 57 games with the Bengals,kick returner Tim Dwight. In only 4 seasons, L.T. has
Redskins and Saints.1996 DraftHit: 4. Baltimore5,899 rushing yards, 2,022 receiving yards and 60
Ravens - Jonathan Ogden, LT, UCLAUnder thetotal touchdowns.Miss: 3. Cleveland Browns - Gerard
direction of Ozzie Newsome, the Ravens drafted theWarren, DT, FloridaThough Warren produced 16.5
team's two cornerstones in 1996, taking Ogden atsacks in 60 games over four seasons, he was not
No. 4 and then Miami linebacker Ray Lewis at No. 26worth the price tag (or the No.3 overall pick) and
overall.Miss: 6. St. Louis Rams - Lawrence Phillips, RB,followed the rest of the Browns defensive front to
NebraskaIn 35 games with the Rams, Dolphins andDenver this offseason.2002 DraftHit: 2. Carolina
49ers, Phillips rushed for 1,453 yards, on 3.4 yardsPanthers - Julius Peppers, DE, North CarolinaIn only 44
per carry, and 14 touchdowns. Out of the NFL sincegames over 3 seasons, Peppers has 30 sacks, 12
1999, Phillips has had successful stints in the CFL andforced fumbles, three interceptions and two
NFL Europe. 1997 DraftHit: 1. St. Louis Rams - Orlandodefensive touchdowns. He also helped lead the
Pace, LT, Ohio StateWon Super Bowl XXXIV andPanthers to Super Bowl XXXVIII.Miss: 6. Kansas City
was an integral part of three MVP awards (KurtChiefs - Ryan Sims, DT, North CarolinaPeppers college
Warner in '99 and '01, Marshall Faulk in '00).Miss: 9.teammate was the first defensive tackle selected -
Arizona Cardinals - Tommy Knight, CB, IowaIn 73ahead of Tennessee's duo of John Henderson (No.9)
games, Knight accumulated only three interceptionsand Albert Haynesworth (No.15). Has record 5 sacks
and 2.5 sacks with the Cardinals, Ravens andin 37 games.2003 DraftHit: 10. Baltimore Ravens -
Rams.1998 DraftHit: 1.Indianaplois Colts - PeytonTerrell Suggs, LB, Arizona State
Manning, QB, TennesseeNamed MVP in 2004 andA classic case of over-analyzing measurables rather
co-MVP in 2003, Manning now owns the single-seasonthan game tape. Suggs was labeled a 'tweener and
NFL records for touchdown passes (49) and passerfell to the Ravens, where he has 22.5 sacks and 7
rating (121.1) after a brilliant 2004 season.Miss: 2.Sanforced fumbles in 32 games over two seasons.Miss:
Diego Chargers - Ryan Leaf, QB, Washington6. New Orleans Saints - Johnathan Sullivan, DT,
StateLeaf played in 25 games with the Chargers,GeorgiaIn 21 games over two seasons, Sullivan has
Cowboys and Seahawks, finishing his career withonly 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble for the
3,666 passing yards, 48.8 completion percentage, 14inconsistent Saints.2004 DraftHit: 10. Houston Texans
touchdowns, 36 interceptions and a 50.0 passer- Dunta Robinson, CB, South CarolinaA tremendous
rating.1999 DraftHit: 2. Philadelphia Eagle - Donovanplaymaker, Robinson recorded six interceptions for
McNabb, QB, Syracuse146 yard (24.3 yards per return) and three sacks in
Was booed on draft day by Philly fans who wantedhis rookie season.Miss: 6. Cleveland Browns - Kellen
the Eagles to draft Texas running back RickyWinslow II, TE, MiamiPlayed in two games as a
Williams. Has since led the Eagles to four consecutiverookie before breaking his leg. Was involved in a
NFC Championship Games and Super Bowl XXXIX lastmotorcycle accident the May, putting his 2005 season
year.Miss: 3. Cincinnati Bengals - Akili Smith, QB,- and possibly his career - in jeopardy.Author of
OregonDrafted ahead of UFC quarterback DaunteArticleEric Schumann
Culpepper (No.11). In 22 games, Smith passed forAge: 25
2,212 yards, five touchdowns and 13 interceptions. HeDate of Article: September 08, 2005Visit American
will get another shot in the NFL after signing withSports Outlet for Sports Information and Sports
Tampa Bay inMerchandise.