The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 1989, file photo, Washington Redskins' Gerald Riggs tries to break free from New York Giants' Greg Jackson, on ground, as Lawrence Taylor, right, moves in to cap the play during an NFL football game in Washington. Second pick became the prototype for the modern linebacker. Taylor revolutionized the sack with his arm chop that stripped the ball. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 1989, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice runs past New Orleans Saints' Toi Cook for a touchdown during an NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Known for tireless work ethic even in late stages of career, Rice holds virtually every significant receiving mark, including most career receptions (1,549); yards receiving (22,895); total touchdowns (208); and combined net yards (23,546). (AP Photo/Martha Jane Stanton, File)

FILE - In this April 24, 1988, file photo, Aundray Bruce, center, holds up his future jersey with help from NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, left, and Rankin Smith Jr., president of the Atlanta Falcons, in New York. Top overall choice lasted 11 years in league, but made only 42 starts.(AP Photo/Ron Frehm, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2008, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) fumbles the ball in front of Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. The Raiders recovered the fumble. Russell got paid more than $39 million before being cut after three seasons in Oakland. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)