Top 10 No. 10 overall picks in NFL Draft history
By Mike Luciano
8. Isiah Robertson, Los Angeles Rams (1971)
Robertson is one of the best HBCU defensive players in history, as the former Southern star was one of the premier linebackers of the 1970s. Robertson's numbers include 25 interceptions, 24.5 sacks, and hundreds of promising plays that were blown up by the fast, hard-hitting middle linebacker.
Robertson played eight of his 12 years with the Rams. In that span, Butch piled up six Pro Bowls, five All-Pro teams (two First-Team), and a Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. While he hasn't been elected to the Hall of Fame, his stats are certainly impressive enough to warrant induction.
Stephon Gilmore was a good use of the No. 10 pick of the 2024 NFL Draft
7. Stephon Gilmore, Buffalo Bills (2012)
Winning Defensive Player of the Year is hard. Doing it as a cornerback is even more difficult. Gilmore did that, as he was the best cornerback in the league for multiple years during his time with the Patriots. In his nine years with the Patriots and Bills, Gilmore amassed five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.
With 31 career interceptions to his name entering his 13th season, the ballhawking Gilmore is once again in position to help a good team compete for a championship. With a few more strong seasons, the South Carolina product could end his career with a gold jacket based on his prime.