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3 Biggest draft busts in BYU football history

BYU has only had 149 players drafted into the NFL and only 12 players selected in the first round. So which of these players ended up as busts?

By Ericka Brockish

Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins.
Dec 17, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins. / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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I think we all know who is going to be at the top of this list. Yes, Zach Wilson is an NFL bust and we all know it. He may not have been given the best opportunity or been treated fairly, but when you look at his career, he just could not get it done.

So while we know Wilson will be on this list, there are only 11 other players to choose from that were picked in the first round from BYU. For this list, we will dip into second-round picks and see who could have been a bust there.

So, who were some of the biggest draft busts in BYU football history? Here is who I think are the top three.

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