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The 15 Biggest Draft Busts in NFL History

Akili Smith wasn’t the franchise quarterback the Bengals thought he was in 1999. AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett

By Jack Andrade

Less than a minute to read

Every year, NFL franchises use valuable draft choices on college players they believe can one day lead them to the Super Bowl. And every year, some of the most “can’t miss’’ players become huge busts. Even Bill Belichick has made some regrettable picks.

Here are the 15 biggest draft busts in NFL history.

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