Biggest draft bust for every NFL team: The picks franchises still regret
By Garrett Podell
Published on April 21, 2026.
The NFL Draft is about hope and optimism, but also about the potential of future prospects in the 2026 draft. The Las Vegas Raiders are set to welcome 2025 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to their first football national championship. The New York Giants have acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the upcoming draft. However, the draft can bring sorrow when prospects' potential isn't realized, making them a certified bust. This article includes a list of every team's biggest draft bust ever, from 1970 to 2015. Notable notable players include running back Joe Profit from the Atlanta Falcons, who was the first black football player in the Sun Belt Conference and running back Larry Stegent from Texas A&M.
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