Fans To Choose 75 Most Valuable Draft Picks
by Bruce Raffel on Mar 13, 2010 8:46 AM EST
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FANS TO CHOOSE 75 MOST VALUABLE DRAFT PICKS
OF ALLTIME
Voting Begins on NFL.com on March 12
Top 10 All-Time Draft Picks Announced During 2010 NFL Draft
They are considered among the greatest NFL players. But who is the Most Valuable Draft Pick?
In celebration of the 75th NFL Draft, which kicks off in primetime for the first time on Thursday, April 22, fans now can help choose the 75 Most Valuable Draft Picks of all time. Fans can vote for their choices at NFL.com now through April 18.
Following the conclusion of the fan vote, picks 11 - 75 will be announced from April 19 – April 22 on NFL.com and NFL Network. The top 10 greatest Draft picks then will be revealed during the 2010 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 pm ET. The Second and Third Rounds of the Draft will be on Friday, April 23 at 6:00 PM ET followed by Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 AM ET.
The 10 Most Valuable Draft Picks will be announced during Round 1, when many of the Top 10 will be in attendance at Radio City Music Hall, the home of the 2010 NFL Draft. The order of the Top 10 will be revealed after the conclusion of the Second Round of the Draft on Friday night. Many of these players will be on hand for the announcement.
NFL.com editors narrowed down the first 74 Drafts to a list of the top 320 players, consisting of 10 players from each
NFL.com delivers comprehensive information on each of the 320 players, including the player’s draft information and career accomplishments to help the voters make educated selections in determining the Most Valuable Pick
Below is a list of the 320 All-Time Most Valuable Draft Picks as chosen by NFL.com editors. Players are listed by the
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Arizona Cardinals |
Anquan Boldin; Dan Dierdorf; Larry Fitzgerald; Roy Green; Tim McDonald; Jackie Smith; Charlie Trippi; Roger Wehrli; Aeneas
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Atlanta Falcons |
Steve Bartkowski; Keith Brooking; Alge Crumpler; Brett Favre; Bill Fralic; Claude Humphrey; Mike Kenn;
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Baltimore Ravens |
Peter Boulware; Todd Heap; Jamal Lewis; Ray Lewis; Edwin Mulitalo; Jonathan Ogden; Ed Reed; Jamie Sharper; Terrell Suggs; Adalius Thomas
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Buffalo Bills |
Gary Anderson; Ruben Brown; Joe DeLamielleure; Jim Kelly; Reggie McKenzie; Andre Reed ; O.J. Simpson; Fred Smerlas; Bruce Smith; Thurman Thomas
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Carolina Panthers |
Jon Beason; Kerry Collins; Jordan Gross; Kris Jenkins; Mike Minter; Dan Morgan; Muhsin Muhammad; Julius Peppers; Mike Rucker; Steve Smith
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Chicago Bears |
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Cincinnati Bengals |
Ken Anderson; Willie Anderson; Bill Bergey; Boomer Esiason; Max Montoya; Anthony Munoz; Chad Ochocinco; Lemar Parrish; Ken Riley; Bob Trumpy
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Cleveland Browns |
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Dallas Cowboys |
Troy Aikman; Larry Allen; Tony Dorsett; Bob Hayes; Michael Irvin; Bob Lilly; Emmitt Smith; Roger Staubach; Randy White; Darren Woodson
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Denver Broncos |
Lyle Alzado; Steve Atwater; Terrell Davis; Randy Gradishar; Tom Jackson; Karl Mecklenburg; Tom Nalen; Shannon Sharpe; Rick Upchurch; Louis Wright
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Detroit Lions |
Jerry Ball; Lem Barney; Lomas Brown; Jack Christiansen; Yale Lary; Alex Karras;
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Green Bay Packers |
Herb Adderley; LeRoy Butler; Forrest Gregg; Paul Hornung; Jerry Kramer; James Lofton; Ray Nitschke; Jim Ringo; Darren Sharper; Bart Starr
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Houston Texans |
David Carr; Owen Daniels; Jabar Gaffney; Andre Johnson; Travis Johnson; Jerome Mathis; Chester Pitts; Dunta Robinson; DeMeco Ryans;
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Indianapolis Colts |
Raymond Berry; Mike Curtis; Ray Donaldson; Marshall Faulk; Dwight Freeney; Marvin Harrison; John Mackey; Peyton Manning; Lenny Moore; Jim Parker
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Jacksonville Jaguars |
Tony Boselli; Fernando Bryant; Donovin Darius; Kevin Hardy; John Henderson; Rashean Mathis; Brad Meester; Marcus Stroud; Fred Taylor; Renaldo Wynn
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Kansas City Chiefs |
Jared Allen; Bobby Bell; Tony Gonzalez; Willie Lanier; Albert Lewis; Will Shields; Neil Smith; Otis Taylor; Derrick Thomas; Jim Tyrer
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Miami Dolphins |
Dick Anderson; Larry Csonka; Leon Gray; Bob Griese; Sam Madison;
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Minnesota Vikings |
Joey Browner; Chris Doleman; Carl Eller; Steve Jordan; Randall McDaniel; Randy Moss; Alan Page; Fran Tarkenton; Kevin Williams; Ron Yary
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New England Patriots |
Tom Brady; Nick Buoniconti; John Hannah; Mike Haynes; Lee Roy Jordan; Ty Law; Curtis Martin; Lawyer Milloy; Richard Seymour; Andre Tippett
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New Orleans Saints |
Morten Andersen; Wes Chandler; John Gilliam; Rickey Jackson; Archie Manning; Chuck Muncie; Lorenzo Neal; Willie Roaf; Pat Swilling; Dave Waymer
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New York Giants |
Harry Carson; George Connor; Art Donovan; Frank Gifford; Sam Huff; Don Maynard; Phil Simms; Michael Strahan;
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New York Jets |
Joe Fields; Mark Gastineau; Craig Hentrich; Keyshawn Johnson; Joe Klecko; Mo Lewis;
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Oakland Raiders |
Marcus Allen; Lance Alworth; Fred Biletnikoff; Cliff Branch; Dave |
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Philadelphia Eagles |
Eric Allen; Maxie Baughan; Bob Brown; Chuck Bednarik; Brian Dawkins; Sonny Jurgensen; Tommy McDonald; Pete Pihos; Clyde Simmons; Steve Van Buren
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Pittsburgh Steelers |
Mel Blount; Terry Bradshaw; Dermontti Dawson; Joe Greene; L.C. Greenwood; Jack Ham; Franco Harris; Jack Lambert; Mike Webster; Rod Woodson
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St. Louis Rams |
Jerome Bettis; Nolan Cromwell; Eric Dickerson; Kevin Greene; Harold Jackson; Deacon Jones; Jackie Slater; Norm Van Brocklin; Bob Waterfield; Jack Youngblood |
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San Diego Chargers |
Drew Brees; Fred Dean; Dan Fouts; John Hadl; Rodney Harrison; John Jefferson; Gary Johnson; Junior Seau; LaDainian Tomlinson; Kellen Winslow
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San Francisco 49ers |
Charles Haley; Jimmy Johnson; Ronnie Lott; Hugh McElhenny;
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Seattle Seahawks |
Sam Adams; Shaun Alexander; Kenny Easley; Ahman Green; Steve Hutchinson; Walter Jones; Cortez Kennedy; Kevin Mawae; Lofa Tatupu; Fredd Young
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Mike Alstott; Ronde Barber; Derrick Brooks; Mark Carrier; Warrick Dunn; John Lynch; Tony Mayberry; Warren Sapp; Lee Roy Selmon; Vinny Testaverde
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Tennessee Titans |
Robert Brazile; Earl Campbell; Ray Childress; Eddie George; Albert Haynesworth; Ken Houston; Charlie Joiner; Derrick Mason; Bruce Matthews; Mike Munchak
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Washington Redskins |
Champ Bailey;
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I had to vote for Ray, but...
….JO would have been worthy as he is one of the best LT’s to ever play the game and opened huge holes for our great running game , plus neutralized so many great pass rushers.
At the same time, based on value, perhaps Adalius is worthy of the selection for this gem being found by Ozzie. Undrafted, and therefore, ineligible, is Bart Scott.
However, Ray is arguably the best ever at his position and one of the best ever to play, regardless of the position, which Ogden is not in that conversation. Besides, getting Ray at #25 of the first round in ’96 is still great value, knowing that there were 24 other teams that regrettably passed on him and can only say, “what if?”
aka 'Rexx'
To me, this is a no-brainer. Ray Lewis has been the heart and soul of the team during his 13 years in the NFL. He is one of the greatest (THE greatest in my opinion) linebackers to every play the game and led a defense that single-handedly won the Super Bowl for his team. Furthermore, the Ravens have gotten 13 seasons of ridiculous production from him. I honestly don’t know how much more the Ravens (or any team for that matter) could have asked from ANY draft pick. I think Ray Lewis is one of the most valuable draft picks of all time regardless of the team.
The real question is… Who was the Raven’s best draft pick other than Ray Lewis? Ray is the undisputed choice in my opinion.
That's when I'll choose JO
He’s the first HoF-er on this team, but Adalius is the best for such a late round pick.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Mar 13, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
I am disgusted that JO has 1 vote, MINE!
Yes Ray has been the face of this team, but JO was the anchor that held us down. He battled through some serious injuries when he was in his prime and stuck it out with a crappy offense. Long live Ogden!
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
+1
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by BENNY BIRDMAN on Mar 13, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Malor makes a good point about J.O., but c’mon man, its Ray Ray!
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 13, 2010 1:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don’t know. I look at JO and Ray as 1a and 1b. Ray might just be 1a though, but I appreciate what those two have done for this organization the same.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
I see what your saying
But the fact that Ray has that attitude, that take control, run the team make everyone better swagger, i gotta give it to him. It’s easy to overlook a linemen, and maybe thats what i’m doing, but Ray’s been the head of the franchise forever.
Yea, I guess if we are talking about value, then Ray wins cause he was taken so late in the first and was the 6th LB taken in that draft. But overall best draft pick of all time, I have to go with JO. I thank god we did not take Lawarence Phillips, cause that was the right pick at the time.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
What does "best draft choice" mean?
I went online and started to do this — I suspect given the existing process that people will pick the best player rather than the best draft choice. Is it value or best player?
So for example, I don’t care who you think the best QB of all time is — probably Brady is the best QB draft choice ever given that he was a 5th with 2nd place going to Joe Montana as a 3rd.
What about Indy's decision
to take Peyton over Ryan Leaf?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Mar 14, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
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