5 biggest NFL Draft busts in Pittsburgh Steelers history

#3 - Jarvis Jones

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones

The Pittsburgh Steelers had high expectations of Jarvis Jones. They expected him to be a force as a pass rusher when they selected him with the 17th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Unfortunately, he never turned into the player they hoped he would be. Jones recorded a disappointing six total sacks across his entire four years with the team before being released. Missing out on a first-round pick is devastating for an NFL franchise, making Jones a major bust in Steelers history.

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#2 - Mark Malone

Steelers quarterback Mark Malone

Mark Malone was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the final pick in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. After initially serving as a backup quarterback, he was given a very difficult task. It was of replacing legendary Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw, whose career was coming to an end.

Being the next guy up following a legendary career is always a difficult task that comes with a ton of pressure. Malone epically failed at it in Pittsburgh. He posted a 21-24 record as the Steelers' starting quarterback while throwing just 54 touchdowns and 68 interceptions.

Malone would later start eight more games for the San Diego Chargers, posting a 2-6 record while throwing six touchdowns and 13 interceptions. This confirmed his status as a complete draft bust.

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#1 - Tim Worley

Steelers running back Tim Worley

Running back Tim Worley was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the seventh overall pick of the 1989 NFL Draft. He had a promising rookie year, rushing for 770 yards and five touchdowns, and looked to be on his way to a promising career. Unfortunately, off-the-field issues derailed his momentum.

Worley struggled with the NFL's substance abuse policy and missed significant playing time because of it. This included being suspended for the entire 1992 NFL season.

He was never the same for the Steelers after his rookie season, appearing in just 18 games combined over the next four years and failing to score a single touchdown.

The fact that Worley was the seventh overall pick makes him the biggest NFL Draft bust in Steelers history.