5 biggest NFL Draft busts in New England Patriots history

Patriots worst NFL Draft busts ever

#3 - Ras-I Dowling

Ras-I Dowling with the New England Patriots

Cornerback Ras-I Dowling was taken by New England with the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, but he was cut just two years later.

Dowling was talented, but dealt with injuries in college, which unfortunately tainted his NFL career.

He failed to catch an interception during his career, and after being cut by the Patriots in 2013, he wouldn't see an NFL field again.

#2 - Ron Brace

New England Patriots 2011 Headshots

Massachusetts local Ron Brace was taken with the 40th overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft, but the dream never worked out for the defensive tackle.

Brace started just seven games over the first two years of his career before niggling injuries derailed his career. Brace was released in December 2012, ending his NFL career less than a year later.

#1 - Chad Jackson

New England Patriots 2008 Headshots

Chad Jackson goes down as one of the most infamous Patriots draft busts of the Bill Belichick era. Jackson was taken early in round two of the 2006 NFL Draft, with the 36th overall pick after New England traded up to grab him.

However, his career didn't pan out, as he spent just two years with the team, catching just three touchdowns. Jackson only played 14 games with the Pats before he was cut in August 2008.