“A draft bust is a highly touted or highly selected draftee who does not meet expectations. A player is also regarded as a larger bust if more successful players are drafted after them.“
Wikipedia definition, not perfect but at least it’s something.
as far as clowney goes he’s never had double digit sacks in a season . he’s had .4 sacks per game for his career. Shaq Lawson has had .26 at about 1/3 the career earnings (also arguably a bust). (Myles Garrett .88 sacks per game for reference. Nick bosa .84)
in clowney’s defense, the expectations for him might’ve been impossible to live up to and i imagine it’s hard to stay motivated when you have the options $80million provide.