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

Sep 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (92) smiles during the game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Ravens

Best Pick – Haloti Ngata, DT, 12th Overall in 2006

It truly is a testament to Ozzie Newsome that it was a struggle to decide on which player was their “best pick”. Newsome has shown the ability to find impact players in almost every round of the draft, and rarely misses on high draft picks.

Haloti Ngata might just be the best of the bunch. He’s been a stalwart in the middle of a Baltimore defense that is annually among the league’s best. Not only is he a force against the run, but he’s shown the ability to get a some solid sack numbers for a man of his stature.

Other selections considered: 

Marshal Yanda, G, 86th Overall in 2007

Joe Flacco, QB, 18th Overall in 2008

Lardarius Webb, CB, 88th Overall in 2009

Torrey Smith, WR, 58th Overall in 2011

Kelechi Osemele, OG, 60th Overall in 2012

C.J. Mosley, LB, 17th Overall in 2014

Worst Pick – Mark Clayton, WR, 22nd Overall in 2005

Mark Clayton never really got it going in his NFL career. He struggled with injuries early in his career and by the time he had gotten completely healthy, he was a forgotten man in Baltimore. He never topped 1,000 yards in his career, and only totaled 3,116 yards in 5 seasons with Baltimore.

Other selections considered:

Sergio Kindle, OLB, 43rd Overall in 2010

Terrence Cody, NT, 57th Overall in 2010