5 NFL players labeled busts who went on to become superstars ft. Derrick Henry

#3 – Alex Smith

Alex Smith was drafted ahead of Aaron Rodgers but didn't make an impact initially

Alex Smith was infamously drafted ahead of Aaron Rodgers in the 2005 NFL Draft, but was almost immediately seen as a draft bust. Smith had one of the worst rookie seasons in history, passing for just one touchdown against 11 interceptions in his seven starts.

However, Smith would recover, and would be a star for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Washington Redskins. He would make three Pro Bowls and pass for 199 touchdowns in his 16-year career.

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#2 – Brett Favre

Brett Favre

Brett Favre may be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but even he was initially labeled as a bust by many. After being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1991, Favre was terrible, only attempting four passes, completing none and throwing two interceptions.

Many wondered if his NFL career would come to an immediate halt, with Falcons coach Jerry Glanville saying it would take a plane crash to put Favre in the game.

After getting traded to the Green Bay Packers however, Favre’s luck changed. He would win three MVPs, a Super Bowl, and would be one of the most beloved quarterbacks of his generation. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

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#1 – Steve Young

Steve Young

Like Favre, Steve Young was initially labeled a bust before finding success with a new team. Young began his football career in the USFL before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1986.

Young joined a terrible team, and in his two seasons, he only managed to pass for 11 touchdowns against 21 interceptions before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers.

Young excelled with the 49ers, being part of three Super Bowl-winning teams, as well as the MVP on two occasions. He would end his career with 232 touchdowns and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.