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Johnny Manziel, first-round pick, Cleveland Browns (2014)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEDuring the 2012 college football season, Johnny Manziel
made history, becoming the first freshman to ever win the Heisman Trophy. In that season, Manziel recorded 3,706 passing yards and 26 passing touchdowns. In addition, Manziel recorded 1,410 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns, becoming the first freshman to ever record at least 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
Sam Bradford, first-round pick, St. Louis Rams (2010)
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Bradford moved on to the NFL in 2010 when he was drafted No. 1
overall by then-St. Louis Rams. After an impressive rookie season that saw him win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, Bradford never lived up to the hype of being the top pick. In his eight remaining seasons in the NFL, Bradford finished with an overall record of 34-48-1, never finishing a season with a winning record and never making the playoffs.
Tim Tebow, first-round pick, Denver Broncos (2010)
of the Denver Broncos scoresA season before Sam Bradford won the Heisman Trophy in his sophomore
season, Tim Tebow became the first player to ever do it with the Florida Gators. In the 2007 season, Tebow put up 3,286 passing yards and 32 passing touchdowns as well as 895 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. Tebow played two more season in Florida before was taken with the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
Troy Smith, fifth-round pick, Baltimore Ravens (2007)
Unfortunately, his college career ended by the Buckeyes losing the inaugural BCS National Championship game in a 41-14 blowout to the Florida Gators. This loss saw his draft stock drop as he went on to be selected in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He spent just four seasons in the NFL, playing 20 games (eight starts).
Matt Leinart, first-round pick, Arizona Cardinals (2006)
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Leinart played six seasons in the NFL with his rookie season being the only in his career that he started at least 10 games. He finished his career with more interceptions (21) than touchdowns (15) and an 8-10 record as a starting quarterback.
Jason White, undrafted (2005)
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White is the Heisman winner who not only failed to be selected in the NFL Draft, but never played a game in the NFL. After going undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft, White received a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs but did not receive an offer from the team. He later signed with the Tennessee Titans but did not play in a game with the team.
Chris Weinke, fourth-round pick, Carolina Panthers (2001)
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Weinke was selected 11th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. His rookie season was disastrous as he recorded a 1-14 record as a starter and the team finished with a franchise worst 1-15 record. Weinke lost his starting job the next season and would serve as a backup with the Panthers for the next five seasons. Between 2002 and 2006, he played just 12 games.
Danny Wuerffel, fourth-round pick, New Orleans Saints (1997)
31 Aug 1997: Quarterback Danny Wuerffel of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a game against the St. Louis Rams at the Trans World Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams won the game, 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Stephen DunnWuerffel was then selected in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft
by the New Orleans Saints. In his six seasons in the NFL, Wuerffel was never a full-time starter only starting in 10 of his 25 career games. He finished with more interceptions (22) than touchdowns (12) and averaged just 84.9 passing yards per game.
Johnny Manziel, first-round pick, Cleveland Browns (2014)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEDuring the 2012 college football season, Johnny Manzielmade history, becoming the first freshman to ever win the Heisman Trophy. In that season, Manziel recorded 3,706 passing yards and 26 passing touchdowns. In addition, Manziel recorded 1,410 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns, becoming the first freshman to ever record at least 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
Sam Bradford, first-round pick, St. Louis Rams (2010)
NEWBradford moved on to the NFL in 2010 when he was drafted No. 1
overall by then-St. Louis Rams. After an impressive rookie season that saw him win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, Bradford never lived up to the hype of being the top pick. In his eight remaining seasons in the NFL, Bradford finished with an overall record of 34-48-1, never finishing a season with a winning record and never making the playoffs.
Tim Tebow, first-round pick, Denver Broncos (2010)
of the Denver Broncos scoresA season before Sam Bradford won the Heisman Trophy in his sophomore season, Tim Tebow became the first player to ever do it with the Florida Gators. In the 2007 season, Tebow put up 3,286 passing yards and 32 passing touchdowns as well as 895 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. Tebow played two more season in Florida before was taken with the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
Troy Smith, fifth-round pick, Baltimore Ravens (2007)
Unfortunately, his college career ended by the Buckeyes losing the inaugural BCS National Championship game in a 41-14 blowout to the Florida Gators. This loss saw his draft stock drop as he went on to be selected in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He spent just four seasons in the NFL, playing 20 games (eight starts).
Matt Leinart, first-round pick, Arizona Cardinals (2006)
NASLeinart played six seasons in the NFL with his rookie season being the only in his career that he started at least 10 games. He finished his career with more interceptions (21) than touchdowns (15) and an 8-10 record as a starting quarterback.
Jason White, undrafted (2005)
MIAMI White is the Heisman winner who not only failed to be selected in the NFL Draft, but never played a game in the NFL. After going undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft, White received a tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs but did not receive an offer from the team. He later signed with the Tennessee Titans but did not play in a game with the team.
Chris Weinke, fourth-round pick, Carolina Panthers (2001)
CHARLOTTE,Weinke was selected 11th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. His rookie season was disastrous as he recorded a 1-14 record as a starter and the team finished with a franchise worst 1-15 record. Weinke lost his starting job the next season and would serve as a backup with the Panthers for the next five seasons. Between 2002 and 2006, he played just 12 games.
Danny Wuerffel, fourth-round pick, New Orleans Saints (1997)
31 Aug 1997: Quarterback Danny Wuerffel of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a game against the St. Louis Rams at the Trans World Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams won the game, 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Stephen DunnWuerffel was then selected in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. In his six seasons in the NFL, Wuerffel was never a full-time starter only starting in 10 of his 25 career games. He finished with more interceptions (22) than touchdowns (12) and averaged just 84.9 passing yards per game.
TAMPA, UNITED STATES: Rashaan Salaam of the Chicago Bears (R) runs for yardage with Charles Dimry of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on his back during the second quarter of their game at Tampa Stadium 17 September. The Bears went on to win the game 25-6. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 13: Miami Hurricanes alumni Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta and NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp attend the annual Spring Game at Nathaniel Traz-Powell Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 13: Quarterback Ty Detmer #11 of the Green Bay Packers talks to head coach Mike Holmgren on the sideline during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium on August 13, 1995 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Packers defeated the Steelers 36-13. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)