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The NFL Draft has become a spectacle that’s drawn hundreds of thousands of fans to cities across the United States of America in recent years. CBS Sports decided to pay homage to the process by coming up with the all-time NFL Draft class (i.e., the best player taken with each selection) post-NFL merger in 1970.
Carve out some time in your afternoon to digest this lengthy read. Without any further ado, let’s get started. All stats listed are per Pro-Football-Reference.com.
No. 1: Peyton Manning, QB, Tennessee (1998)
Drafted team: Colts
If Manning’s career did not run parallel to arguably the most dominant dynasty in football history, he likely would have had a few more Super Bowl victories to his name. With a few more Super Bowls, his argument as the best quarterback of all time would grow stronger.
No. 2: Lawrence Taylor, LB, North Carolina (1981)
Drafted team: Giants
Linebacker was viewed as a luxury position when the Giants selected Taylor. It worked out superbly as he compiled 10 Pro Bowl appearances and eight first-team All-Pro selections throughout his career. The former Tar Heel tallied 132.5 sacks over the course of his career.
No. 3 overall: Barry Sanders, RB, Oklahoma State (1989)
Drafted team: Lions
It was incredibly difficult to choose Sanders over Anthony Munoz, but it had to be done. Not all heroes wear capes. Despite a shortened career, Sanders was named to 10 Pro Bowls. He compiled 15,269 rushing yards and 99 rushing touchdowns as well as 352 receptions, 2,921 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns
No. 4 overall: Walter Payton, RB, Jackson State (1975)
Drafted team: Bears
Guard John Hannah and linebacker Derrick Thomas would be worthwhile considerations here as well. Payton is one of the most recognized NFL athletes in history. He accumulated nearly 17,000 rushing yards as well as nine Pro Bowl selections throughout his career.
No. 5 overall: Deion Sanders, CB,…
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Author : Josh Edwards
Publish date : 2024-06-12 18:47:41
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