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The worst NFL draft pick of all time by every team

By Erik Lambert

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 03: JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders in action against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on January 3, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 03: JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders in action against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on January 3, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /
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Art Schlichter #10, Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts during the American Football Conference West game against the Los Angeles Raiders on 25 November 1984 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Raiders won the game 21 – 7. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Allsport/Getty Images)
Art Schlichter #10, Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts during the American Football Conference West game against the Los Angeles Raiders on 25 November 1984 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Raiders won the game 21 – 7. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Allsport/Getty Images) /

14. Indianapolis Colts

46. . QB. Ohio State. Art Schlichter . 14. player

No one can say Art Schlichter was a one-year wonder or anything like that. He had a full career at Ohio State and played a string of solid seasons despite them never being a pass-first program. Schlichter had the tools. He was big, could run, and had a solid arm. A book was even written about him being a remarkably straight-laced person. A good, old American boy. The problem is the allure of adult life and sports stardom has some gigantic pitfalls.

From the outset, it became clear that something was wrong with Schlichter. He was struggling a lot on the field. Far more than people had ever seen in college. It soon became apparent the reason for this was his focus wasn’t on football. Schlichter had developed a massive gambling addiction. One that caused him to get suspended multiple times by the league and eventually banned. His NFL career ended in 1985 with him having thrown just five touchdown passes.

Not the best return for the Indianapolis Colts on the #4 pick.

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