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

Dec 28, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) tries to get past Seattle Seahawks left tackle Russell Okung (76) at CenturyLink Field. he Seahawks defeated the Rams 20-6 to clinch the NFC West division title. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Rams

Best Pick – Robert Quinn, DE, 14th Overall in 2011

Robert Quinn dropped in the 2011 NFL Draft after sitting out his junior season due to an NCAA investigation regarding improper benefits. His stock dropped slightly, but he has been an absolute terror off the edge for the Rams as they have built of the top defensive lines in the league over the years.

He owns the Ram single season sack record (19) and has posted at least 10 sacks in the past three seasons.

Other selections considered:

Steven Jackson, RB, 24th Overall in 2004

Chris Long, DE, 2nd Overall in 2008

James Laurinaitis, LB, 35th Overall in 2009

Alec Ogletree, LB, 30th Overall in 2013

Aaron Donald, DT, 13th Overall in 2014

Worst Pick – Jason Smith, OT, 2nd Overall in 2009

Jason Smith is a perfect example of a player whose draft stock rose due to media hype. He was a big, athletic tackle praised for his pass blocking ability.

Now, he was a great athlete but he never showed the physicality needed to succeed at the NFL level, and he never gained it once he got to the league. Concussion issues ended his time quickly with the Rams and he was soon traded to the New York Jets.

Other selections considered:

Alex Barron, OT, 19th Overall in 2005

Tye Hill, CB, 15th Overall in 2006

Sam Bradford, QB, 1st Overall in 2010

Tavon Austin, WR, 8th Overall in 2013