5 worst number one overall picks in NFL Draft history ft. JaMarcus Russell

#3 - Steve Emtman

Steve Emtman with the Colts

The Indianapolis Colts took defensive end Steve Emtman with the number one overall pick back in 1992, but his career was also marred by injuries.

Emtman played the majority of his career on Astroturf, which unfortunately meant he ended all three seasons with the Colts on injured reserve.

He only clocked up five sacks with Indianapolis, and only three more throughout the rest of his career.

#2 - David Carr

David Carr with the Houston Texans

The first player taken by the expansion Houston Texans back in 2002, David Carr was always going to find it tough. However, he probably didn't envisage it going so badly.

Carr was sacked an NFL record 76 times in his rookie year, as well as leading the league in the same category twice more during his career.

Carr threw for more picks than touchdowns during his career and never had a winning record in any of his seasons as a starting QB.

#1 - JaMarcus Russell

JaMarcus Russell at the NFL Players Rookie Premiere

Undoubtedly the worst first overall pick in NFL Draft history is JaMarcus Russell. The Oakland Raiders took Russell with the top pick back in 2007, and things were doomed from the start.

Russell held out during training camp his rookie year, only to land the biggest rookie deal in league history at the time. He struggled mightily on the field though, passing for just 18 touchdowns versus 23 interceptions during his three-year career.

He became known for showing up late and overweight to practice, as well as the infamous story of lying about watching blank tapes.