Best and Worst NFL Draft Picks for Each Team in the Past Decade

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks

Best Pick – Richard Sherman, CB, 154th Overall in 2011

The Seattle Seahawks have hit on a number of draft picks over recent years, but their best pick was the selection of Sherman in the 5th Round of the 2011 NFL Draft. The outspoken Richard Sherman has drawn a lot of attention for his antics off the field, but there’s no denying he’s been an elite talent on the field.

Sherman is arguably the best cornerback in the entire NFL and he is a crucial piece to the dominating defense Seattle has played over the last couple of seasons.

Other selections considered:

Max Unger, C, 49th Overall in 2009

Russell Okung, OT, 6th Overall in 2010

Earl Thomas, S, 14th Overall in 2010

Kam Chancellor, S, 133rd Overall in 2010

K.J. Wright, LB, 99th Overall in 2011

Byron Maxwell, CB, 173rd Overall in 2011

Bobby Wagner, LB, 47th Overall in 2012

Russell Wilson, QB, 75th Overall in 2012

Worst Pick – Aaron Curry, LB, 4th Overall in 2009

Curry looked like a prototypical strong side linebacker coming out of Wake Forest in 2009. He got off to a nice start in his rookie season but failed to carry the success to upcoming seasons. He was eventually supplanted by K.J. Wright in the starting lineup and subsequently traded to the Oakland Raiders.

Other selections considered:

Marcus Tubbs, DT, 23rd Overall in 2004

Kelly Jennings, CB, 31st Overall in 2006

Lawrence Jackson, DE, 28th Overall in 2008