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GrnBay007
04-28-2008, 11:25 PM
....How the mighty have fallen....

Maybe this is why TT stays away from 1st rounders? :P :wink:

--Bill Maas

Drafted: Fifth overall, 1984, Chiefs

High Point: Twice named All-Pro, went on to become Fox NFL analyst.

Shocking Fall: Arrested last year at a traffic stop after cops found drugs and a loaded gun in his car, then was promptly fired by Fox.


--David Overstreet

Drafted: 13th overall, 1981, Dolphins

High Point: Averaged 4.6 yards per carry in first season with Miami.

Shocking Fall: Died at 25 when his car went off a highway, smashed into gas pumps and exploded.


--Ross Verba

Drafted: 30th overall, 1997, Packers

High Point: Was first rookie to ever start at left tackle in a Super Bowl.

Shocking Fall: Gambling debts led him to write bad checks to a Las Vegas casino, for which he was arrested last year.


--Percy Snow

Drafted: 13th overall, 1990, Chiefs

High Point: Started at linebacker as a rookie.

Shocking Fall: Moped mishap during 1991 training camp ruined his knee and cut short his promising career.


--James Brooks

Drafted: 24th overall, 1981, Chargers

High Point: Retired as Bengals' all-time leading rusher.

Shocking Fall: Was arrested in '99 for failing to pay more than $100,000 in child support. Claimed his illiteracy kept him from holding a job.


--Joe Don Looney

Drafted: 12th overall, 1964, Giants

High Point: Scored five TDs one season with Detroit.

Shocking Fall: Was allegedly an enforcer for leader of Siddha Yoga movement. Died at 45 when he crashed his motorcycle into a fence.


--John Matuszak

Drafted: First overall, 1973, Oilers

High Point: Won two Super Bowls with Raiders.

Shocking Fall: Died at 38. Constant drug use, which might have included steroids, is often blamed for his early demise.


--Wayne Simmons

Drafted: 15th overall, 1993, Packers

High Point: Won Super Bowl with Green Bay in 1996.

Shocking Fall: Crashed Mercedes in 2002 after speeding and weaving through traffic. Car burst into flames and Simmons died at 32.


--Billy Sims

Drafted: First overall, 1980, Lions

High Point: Chosen for Pro Bowl in first three seasons.

Shocking Fall: Has had many legal issues, including bankruptcy, assault conviction and jail stint for failing to pay child support.


--Don Rogers

Drafted: 18th overall, 1984, Browns

High Point: Named AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Shocking Fall: Died in 1986 of cocaine poisoning at his mother's house.


--Darrell Russell

Drafted: Second overall, 1997, Raiders

High Point: Two-time All-Pro selection.

Shocking Fall: Suspended often for violating NFL's drug policy. Died at 29 as passenger in car that crashed into tree, fire hydrant and bus.


--Jerome Brown

Drafted: Ninth overall, 1987, Eagles

High Point: Twice chosen for Pro Bowl team.

Shocking Fall: He and nephew died in 1992 when Brown lost control of his Corvette while speeding and crashed.


--Art Schlichter

Drafted: Fourth overall, 1982, Colts

High Point: Started six NFL games and threw three TD passes.

Shocking Fall: Gambling addiction ruined his life. Spent 10 years in prison on various charges. By his own estimate he stole $1.5 million to support his addiction.


--Derrick Thomas

Drafted: Fourth overall, 1989, Chiefs

High Point: Nine-time Pro Bowl pick. Once had seven sacks in one game.

Shocking Fall: Fathered seven illegitimate children. Was ejected from SUV in 2000 crash and died shortly after.


--Todd Mainovich

Drafted: 24th overall, 1991, Raiders

High Point: Threw three touchdown passes in his first NFL start.

Shocking Fall: One-time "Robo QB" has been arrested numerous times, mostly on drug charges. Once fled from police on a kid's bike.


--Pacman Jones

Drafted: Sixth overall, 2005, Titans

High Point: Returned three punts for TDs in 2006.

Shocking Fall: Shooting incident at Las Vegas strip club in 2007 was last straw for Jones. NFL suspended Pacman for '07 season and still hasn't reinstated him.


--Rae Carruth

Drafted: 27th overall, 1997, Panthers

High Point: Named to All-Rookie team at wide receiver.

Shocking Fall: Serving at least 18 years in prison for his involvement in the murder of pregnant girlfriend Cherica Adams in 1999.


--Lawrence Taylor

Drafted: Second overall, 1981, Giants

High Point: 1986 NFL MVP and Hall of Fame selection.

Shocking Fall: Regularly abused drugs during and after career. Busted twice for trying to buy cocaine from undercover cops.


--Michael Vick

Drafted: First overall, 2001, Falcons

High Point: Only quarterback to run for 1,000 yards in a season.

Shocking Fall: Was arrested last year and sentenced to 23 months in federal prison for his involvement in dogfighting. Has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL.


--O.J. Simpson

Drafted: First overall, 1969, Bills

High Point: First player to run for 2,000 yards in a season.

Shocking Fall: Found liable for the deaths of Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Arrested last year for role in alleged armed robbery in Las Vegas.

Scott Campbell
04-29-2008, 01:28 AM
Wow. There's probably a whole season of Cops episodes in that list.

hurleyfan
04-29-2008, 06:25 AM
That's an amazing collection of talent! And just from the first round?

Unfortunately some tragic events leading to deaths..

red
04-29-2008, 07:36 AM
looney sounds, well, just that

"an enforcer for a yoga movement"?

what the hell is that? are very flexible people uniting to take over the world someday?

i didn't know wayne simmons died. huh. i guess since he wasn't a packer at the time i didn't pay attention to it

SkinBasket
04-29-2008, 07:42 AM
You forgot to add that Mike Vick has yet to face his state charges.

KYPack
04-29-2008, 07:47 AM
looney sounds, well, just that

"an enforcer for a yoga movement"?

what the hell is that? are very flexible people uniting to take over the world someday?

i didn't know wayne simmons died. huh. i guess since he wasn't a packer at the time i didn't pay attention to it

Wayne was a very scary guy.

I had a picture of him intimidating SF's tight end Brent Jones in the play-offs. Jones looked like he was trying to disappear.

Bretsky
04-29-2008, 02:36 PM
looney sounds, well, just that

"an enforcer for a yoga movement"?

what the hell is that? are very flexible people uniting to take over the world someday?

i didn't know wayne simmons died. huh. i guess since he wasn't a packer at the time i didn't pay attention to it


If you followed Simmons life or read about it he lived like he played on the field. Completely reckless; that is what ultimately lead to his death as well.