Draftniks, avert your eyes

[Mr. Scot]

Submitted for your amusement (or disgust), the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, ranked as one of the worst or the worst in decades.

1. Chiefs: T Eric Fisher, Central Michigan
2. Jaguars: T Luke Joeckel , Texas A&M
3. Dolphins: DE Dion Jordan , Oregon
4. Eagles: T Lane Johnson, Oklahoma
5. Lions: DE Ezekiel Ansah, BYU
6. Browns: DE Barkevious Mingo , LSU
7. Cardinals: G Jonathan Cooper , North Carolina
8. Rams: WR Tavon Austin , West Virginia
9. Jets: CB Dee Milliner , Alabama
10. Titans: G Chance Warmack , Alabama
11. Chargers: T D.J. Fluker , Alabama
12. Raiders: CB D.J. Hayden , Houston
13. Jets: DT Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
14. Panthers: DT Star Lotulelei , Utah
15. Saints: S Kenny Vaccaro , Texas
16. Bills: QB EJ Manuel , Florida State
17. Steelers: LB Jarvis Jones , Georgia
18. 49ers: S Eric Reid, LSU
19. Giants: T Justin Pugh , Syracuse
20. Bears: G Kyle Long, Oregon
21. Bengals: TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame
22. Falcons: CB Desmond Trufant, Washington
23. Vikings: DT Sharrif Floyd , Florida
24. Colts: DE Björn Werner , Florida State
25. Vikings: CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida State
26. Packers: DE Datone Jones , UCLA
27. Texans: WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson
28. Broncos: DT Sylvester Williams , North Carolina
29. Vikings: WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee
30. Rams: LB Alec Ogletree , Georgia
31. Cowboys: C Travis Frederick, Wisconsin
32. Ravens: S Matt Elam , Florida

Looking back at the worst NFL Draft in the past 25 years

The Five worst NFL Draft classes of the past 25 years

That top ten...Mercy

So, we're all looking forward to this year's event now, right?

[pantherj]

I wanted Chance Warmack at the time, but I was happy with Star.

[Mr. Scot]

I think overall the lower half of the round looked better than the top half.

That said, Jarvis Jones, Bjorn Werner, Matt Elam, ugh.

Also drafted that year: QB Geno Smith (#39 to the Jets)

[Panthers8969]

Really wanted star at the time and I’m glad he fell to us. People don’t remember how bad our run d was before this draft. But man, rn, Hopkins or roads closed would be really fuging nice 

[chbright]

Eh, Lane Johnson, Ziggy, Nuke, Rhodes Ogletree, Frederick, Long, Trufant, Richardson for a time, not too bad. Just ugh those 1st 3. But OL in the 1st are still a crap shoot. Floyd got injured unfortunately.

[KendrickPanther]

Star has not been a flashy slam dunk pick but there's probably only 10 guys there you would take over him.

[Rubi]

2 hours ago, KendrickPanther said:

Star has not been a flashy slam dunk pick but there's probably only 10 guys there you would take over him.

Lol. Only

[DaveThePanther2008]

Don't be a bunch of sour grapes.  Star was a vital piece of our DL.  He gave us 5 good years and I think he was a key acquisition for this team.

Of the names in this draft he probably has one of the better stat lines.   

He might not get top dollar but he'll get paid. 

 

BTW I was so happy Tavon Austin went well before we picked.  I thought he was bust and for the most part he has been.

[d-dave]

Man, what a rough first half of the draft.  Star was a great pick for us.  But man, looking at so many of those guys who are out of the league or almost...

Sheesh.  Just goes to show you how even the best laid plans can fall completely apart.

[BrianS]

Looking at that first round, you gotta say we actually got one of the more successful players in that group.

[Rags]

Hopkins was my want that year, but I completely expected and was happy with Star when I saw he fell to our pick.

[imminent rogaine]

I love the ex-girlfriend perspective we always adopt when we let someone walk. Wait til he actually signs somewhere and you'll start hearing about how he was dead weight, a liability that could never live up to his potential etc etc.

Drafting Star (and then double dipping with KK) took us from the absolute worst DT combo in the league to one of the best. It's a shame we can't keep him on and look to improve elsewhere but that is how the NFL works. Good on him for whatever contract he can land. He'll be missed but luckily we think we've got some young talent ready to step up and maybe we can add a value vet to the rotation. It should workout well for everyone involved. no need for sour grapes by anyone.

[Adb6368]

We came out of that first round with a bank robbery of a pick

[JakeDel5674]

Lane Johnson> so, so, good.