Possible 2016 Draft Busts

Article by Ian Hughes

Every year we get those prospects that look great as a 1^st Round pick, but a few years later we look back and think about how wrong we got it. Teams will always flirt with the line when it comes to ‘High Ceiling/Low floor’ guys.

Everyone want to draft the next best thing, and that can come with huge risks. J’Marcus Russel being the most famous draft bust in recent memory. The jury is still out on the likes of Jedeveon Clowney and Dion Jordan as they are still with their original teams and can turn it around. For Johnny Manziel though, we can safely say he has fell into the bust category for the Cleveland Browns.

So who out of this year’s group is most likely to become the next big bust?

Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

Of me, Treadwell could be one of those caution stories we here for years to come about selecting a WR high in a poor receiving class. This guy is getting a lot of the talk when it comes to the WR positon witch is slowly inflating his stock, but I feel there is a big risk in taking him High in the 1^st (Which is where he is projected to go). WR’s always come out of the blocks slow because of the mental aspect of the position going from NCAA to NFL. All the route adjustments might be different, there will be a lot more plays to learn, All the Corners will be better than most they faced before etc., etc. But he worries me with his concentration, Speed and Release. Had problems making some catches that required focus to pull in during his last year. He is definitely not the fastest guy going, couple that with his problems getting off the line against Press. He could have a real tough time against the longer, more physical corners playing in the NFL. All that being said, there is no reason why he couldn’t be a strong NFL WR. But the Risk is very high if he can’t push his game to the next level.

Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

This guy could be one of the next quality QBs in the NFL. Has everything you want physically from someone in the Position. Has the height, frame and arm to be successful. However, he is extremely raw. Never played under-center before. This guy could end his career in 4 years’ time never having took a snap in a meaningful game. The Floor is so low it scares me, but his ceiling is high enough for teams to float his name around as the 1^st Round winds down.

Miles Jack, LB, UCLA

I hate myself for including Jack in this little list. He is such a great player. I would have said he was one of the surest picks in the draft if it wasn’t for 1 thing. He can run, has great ball skills, scheme flexible, a bit small but physical enough to deal with it. The screaming problem??? The fact he is coming off a serious knee injury. Yes, the Medicals have come back ok, but you never know with these things. I really hope he plays for a Decade and lights the league on fire. But you never know how injures, especially knee injuries, will effect a player. Physically and Mentally. He might look great out on the field in shorts, but how is he going to do in pads with big NFL linemen looking to knock his socks off?