The could-have-beens

[Elvis P]

What athletes may have had better careers if things had gone differently?

Greg Oden
Sam Bowie
Marcus Dupree
Ryan Leaf
Jay Williams
Mark Prior
Maurice Clarett
Freddy Adu
Brien Taylor
Jamarcus Russell
Brian Bosworth
Matt Bush
Akili Smith
Lawrence Phillips
Todd Marinovich
Vince Young
Aaron Hernandez

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[MiamiScreamingEagles]

The reasons why athletes never met the hype can vary and while some had a measure of success others never starred in the spotlight or perhaps achieved a small dose of stardom. Some that come to mind and the reasons are not similar: Barbaro, Len Bias, Gary Nolan, J.R. Richard, Mark Fidyrch.

 

[ChiGuySez]

Sam Bowie will always stick out for me being a Bulls fan. For those of you who may have missed it, the Bulls drafted Michael Jordan. Thank you Portland.

Lots of failed draft picks. For the NFL Bears and just considering first round picks, too long to list. Penn State facepalm.

Tony Mandrich. Most Heisman winners... Archie Griffin. List is long.

 

[DoyleG]

Sam Bowie will always stick out for me being a Bulls fan. For those of you who may have missed it, the Bulls drafted Michael Jordan. Thank you Portland.

Well, Portland already had Drexler.

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Lindros?

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Lindros?

Absolutely not a bust.