NFL Draft: The Biggest Quarterback Busts of the Past Decade

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 08: Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is sacked by Dontari Poe #92 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at EverBank Field on September 8, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

#4: Jake Locker (8th overall, 2011)

For the briefest of moments, it looked like Jake Locker might actually be turning into something in 2013. He started off the season playing well, making some big plays and looking more and more like a starter. Then he suffered a tough injury and was never really the same afterward. The fact he retired before he was 30-years old made the Tennessee Titans’ decision to pick him in the top 10 look far worse than if it had been even a few picks later.

#3: Blaine Gabbert (10th overall, 2011)

There was no denying the physical talent of Blaine Gabbert coming out of Missouri. It should’ve been obvious though that he was far from ready for the NFL. He had a ton of fundamental issues as a passer and didn’t understand how to read defenses. Yet that didn’t stop the Jacksonville Jaguars from thrusting him into the starting lineup right away. Predictably he fell part, barely completing over half his passes while throwing more interceptions than touchdowns. He helped to cement the 2011 class as the most bust-filled for QBs in history.

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