Mazz’s Tiers: Biggest 1st round quarterback busts
It’s time for the latest Mazz’s Tiers! This week, Mazz ranks the biggest quarterback busts that were drafted in the 1st round of the NFL draft!
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Tier 5
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Carson Wentz – Philadelphia Eagles – 2016 Draft
Jameis Winston – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 2015 Draft
Baker Mayfield – Cleveland Browns – 2018 Draft
Tier 4
CLEVELAND – NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns pitches the ball in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 16, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)
Dwayne Haskins – Washington Commanders – 2019 Draft
Dan McGwire – Seattle Seahawks – 1991 Draft
Brady Quinn – Cleveland Browns – 2007 Draft
Cade McNown – Chicago Bears – 1999 Draft
Tier 3
Nov 11, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes against New England Patriots strong safety Duron Harmon (21) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 34-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Marcus Mariota – Tennessee Titans – 2015 Draft
Todd Marinovich – Los Angeles Raiders – 1991 Draft
J.P. Losman – Buffalo Bills – 2004 Draft
Zach Wilson – New York Jets – 2021 Draft
Sam Darnold – New York Jets – 2018 Draft
Blake Bortles – Jacksonville Jaguars – 2014 Draft
Sam Bradford – St. Louis Rams – 2010 – Draft
Tier 2
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 06: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Jahlani Tavai #51 of the Detroit Lions during the second half at Soldier Field on December 06, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Joey Harrington – Detroit Lions – 2002 Draft
Mitchell Trubisky – Chicago Bears – 2017 Draft
Andre Ware – Detroit Lions – 1990 Draft
Rick Mirer – Seattle Seahawks – 1993 Draft
E.J. Manuel – Buffalo Bills – 2013 Draft
Vince Young – Tennessee Titans – 2006 Draft
Matt Leinart – Arizona Cardinals – 2006 Draft
Johnny Manziel – Cleveland Browns – 2014 Draft
2011 First Round Picks (Minus Cam Newton) – Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville) – Jake Locker (Tennessee) – Christian Ponder (Minnesota)
Tier 1
12 Nov 2000: Quarterback Ryan Leaf #16 of the San Diego Chargers lays injured on the field during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Dolphins defeated the Chargers 17-7.Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
Ryan Leaf – San Diego Chargers – 1998 Draft
David Carr – Houston Texans – 2002 Draft
Tim Couch – Cleveland Browns – 1999 Draft
Akili Smith – Cincinnati Bengals – 1999 Draft
Dave Klingler – Cincinnati Bengals – 1992 Draft
Heath Shuler – Washington Commanders – 1994 Draft
JaMarcus Russell – Oakland Raiders – 2007 Draft
