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What Could’ve Been: 10 NFL draft picks whose careers had so much promise

By Anthony Pastore

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 16: Chris Borland #50 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a tackle against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 16, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 16: Chris Borland #50 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after a tackle against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 16, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after a touchdown in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 23, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 23: Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after a touchdown in the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 23, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

#6 Robert Griffin III: Drafted 2012 Round 1 Pick 2 Washington Redskins

The 2012 pre-draft rumor mill swirled around two Franchise QBs: Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin, III. This was a win/win by every estimation. Luck was the more pro-ready prospect with Griffin being the most electric.

With the Redskins desperate for a Quarterback, they did their best Sonny Weaver Jr. impression and traded three first round picks to move up to No. 2 overall. Only there was no happy ending to this Draft Day.

Griffin erupted in his rookie season winning Rookie of the Year honors and was named to the Pro Bowl and All-Rookie teams. Injuries in each of the next four seasons robbed Griffin of his opportunity to grow as a passer. After Washington, he spent a year in NFL Purgatory toiling away in Cleveland. Griffin is now the backup in Baltimore hoping for another chance to play.

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