MJS Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) Fun video on NFL.com: NFL Throwback: Top 10 Draft Classes of All Time http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-throwback/0ap3000001026998/NFL-Throwback-Top-10-draft-classes-of-all-time 10) 2014 Draft - Notables: Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, Odell Beckham, Mike Evans, Zack Martin 9) 1967 Draft - Notables: Alan Page, Gene Upshaw, Bob Griese, Willie Lanier, Ken Houston 8 ) 2011 Draft - Notables: Cam Newton, Von Miller, J.J. Watt, Julio Jones, Richard Sherman 7) 1981 Draft - Notables: Lawrence Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Howie Long, Mike Singletary, Kenny Easley 6) 2007 Draft - Notables: Adrian Peterson, Calvin Johnson, Derrelle Revis, Marshawn Lynch, Joe Thomas 5) 1964 Draft - Notables: Roger Staubach, Paul Krause, Carl Eller, Mel Renfro, Paul Warfield 4) 1957 Draft - Notables: Jim Brown, Len Dawson, Paul Hornung, Sonny Jurgensen, Don Maynard 3) 1989 Draft - Notables: Troy Aikman, Barry Sanders, Deion Sanders, Derrick Thomas, Steve Atwater 2) 1961 Draft - Notables: Deacon Jones, Fran Tarkenton, Mike Ditka, Bob Lilly, Herb Adderly 1) 1983 Draft - Notables: John Elway, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Eric Dickerson, Darrell Green Pretty good list. Any snubs? Do you think this is a good order? Edited April 19, 2019 by MJS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I’d have the 2011 draft rated higher. The class is so good they don’t even list Patrick Peterson and Aj Green 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, MJS said: Do you think this is a good order? You want a draft order for the drafts?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieG Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1985 Bruce, Andre, Jerry Rice, Mark Bavaro, Bill Fralic, Chris Doleman, JIm Lachey, Kevin Greene, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs mike Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 You forgot to include Tony Eason and Art Schlichter as notables for the 1983 draft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 24 minutes ago, CookieG said: 1985 Bruce, Andre, Jerry Rice, Mark Bavaro, Bill Fralic, Chris Doleman, JIm Lachey, Kevin Greene, That's a good one for sure. 18 minutes ago, mphs mike said: You forgot to include Tony Eason and Art Schlichter as notables for the 1983 draft I only included the players listed in the videos, but yes I noticed some quality players not mentioned from a few of those drafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 How about the worst drafts? I would think 2013 (the EJ Manuel draft) is in the mix. Just one bust after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) I’m good with #1’s position. That 83 class has long been the QB standard; ironically however, the total number of SB’s won for that class as opposed to say, 2004, which had Eli, Rivers and Roethlisberger, is 2 for 83, and 4 for 2004. Of course, if we go by consistent excellence and also number of appearances in the big game, then the 83 class has no peer, at 10. (5 for 04 class). Edited April 19, 2019 by NoHuddleKelly12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Chances the 2018 draft ends up cracking this list? If Mayfield, Darnold and Allen hit potential I think it does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, NewEra said: I’d have the 2011 draft rated higher. The class is so good they don’t even list Patrick Peterson and Aj Green I was going to say the same thing. Pretty much everyone that didn't reach for a QB ended up with a regular Pro-Bowl talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, NewEra said: I’d have the 2011 draft rated higher. The class is so good they don’t even list Patrick Peterson and Aj Green Yeah - after a while it may be higher. 83 has what 8 hall of famers? Thats probably still the top dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, CookieG said: 1985 Bruce, Andre, Jerry Rice, Mark Bavaro, Bill Fralic, Chris Doleman, JIm Lachey, Kevin Greene, and Frank Reich. The Bills actually drafted Carl Eller. He chose the minor league.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Bills2ref said: Chances the 2018 draft ends up cracking this list? If Mayfield, Darnold and Allen hit potential I think it does. What about Lamar? His footwork sucks but hes fast and no receiver wants to play with him But I heard he's better than all of them Edited April 19, 2019 by Captain Hindsight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 hours ago, MJS said: 7) 1981 Draft - Notables: Lawrence Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Howie Long, Mike Singletary, Kenny Easley Booker Moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: You want a draft order for the drafts?! Let's have a mock draft for draft order first. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 8 hours ago, NewEra said: I’d have the 2011 draft rated higher. The class is so good they don’t even list Patrick Peterson and Aj Green I agree. That was a heck of a draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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