NFL Draft Busts [1] Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ryan Leaf

Ryan Leaf was the number two pick in 1998 by the Chargers, drafted behind Peyton Manning. Leaf's career lasted 25 games, a 48.4% pass completion percentage, 14 touchdowns, and 37 interceptions over four seasons.

Answer: 6th

Phillips played for the Rams, Dolphins, and 49ers in the NFL, Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe, and the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL. In 2005, Phillips was arrested for driving a stolen car while being a fugitive for domestic abuse. In 35 career NFL games over three seasons (1996-1997, 1999), Phillips rushed for 1453 years and 14 touchdowns.

Answer: Jaguars

Soward was the 29th pick of 2000. His only season in the NFL netted 11 games, 28 yards, and no touchdowns. After substance abuse problems, Soward signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, where his team won the 2004 Grey Cup.

Answer: Troy Aikman

Mandarich played for three years with the Packers before taking a five-year hiatus. He played the Colts from 1996-1998 before retiring for good. His failures had been blamed on steroids.

Answer: 1997

The injury-riddled Emtman played for the Colts, Dolphins, and Redskins. The pick after Emtman, linebacker Quentin Coryatt, was also a draft bust.

Answer: Falcons

Bruce played 151 games, but only started 42 in an 11-year career for the Falcons and Raiders.

Answer: Quarterback

The Cardinals drafted Kelly Stouffer, but he spent four years with the Seattle Seahawks. In 22 games, he threw seven touchdowns and 19 interceptions.

Answer: True

Carter was a product of Penn State (known for players who failed in the NFL) and drafted first in 1995 by the Bengals (known for drafting eventual failures). In the six NFL seasons in which he played, Carter scored 1144 yards and 20 touchdowns. Carter was injured during much of his career.

Answer: 27

The offensive lineman was drafted by the Green Bay Packers. Michels retired in 1999, after being traded to the Eagles and being injured.

Answer: Eagles

Mamula was the 7th overall pick. He retired in 2000 with 209 tackles and 31.5 sacks.

Answer: False

Actually, his contract was ten years, but he retired after three because of shoulder problems. Boz, a two-time Butkus Award winner at Oklahoma, was a commentator of the XFL and in the 2005 remake of "The Longest Yard."

Answer: 4

Ware was the 7th pick of 1990 by the Lions. The 1989 Heisman Trophy winner threw 83 passes for five touchdowns and eight interceptions. Ware had a stint with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe and played in the CFL with the B.C. Lions and Toronto Argonauts. As a member of the Argonauts, Ware was a backup for Doug Flutie.

Answer: 24th

Marinovich played for the Raiders in 1991 and 1992. In eight games, he threw eight touchdowns and nine interceptions. Todd's father was an NFL lineman, and the workout regimen became nationally published in "Sports Illustrated." Todd was also known for his frequent drug problems; in 2005, he was arrested in California after being found with assorted drug paraphenilia.

Answer: 10th

Reynolds, a defensive tackle from Florida who won the Lombardi Award, played 18 games in the NFL and had 14 tackles, three sacks, and two fumbles. After three seasons with the Packers, he was cut by the Colts and Browns.

Answer: 1999

Underwood was known to be suicidal, nearly killing himself on two occasions. The defensive end played for the Vikings, Dolphins, Cowboys, and spent part of 2005 in the CFL. Underwood played in 19 NFL games, recording 21 tackles and 4 sacks before leaving the NFL in 2001.