There are plenty of elite-caliber college quarterbacks who go on to have elite professional careers. But many falter once they reach the NFL and are forever remembered as NFL Draft busts.This offseason saw just four quarterbacks drafted in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, and only two of them were selected in Round 1 – though one of them was the first overall pick. With the newest round of NFL quarterbacks set to begin their professional careers this fall, let’s take a look at three of the biggest draft busts at signal-caller this decade.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRichardson still has time to get his career back on the correct path, but things are not off to a great start. His intangibles earned him top-draft-prospect status despite a mixed bag of performances in college.Since going pro, he’s made 15 starts and has posted just an 8-7 record, throwing 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions with a 50% completion percentage. He still has one year left with the Indianapolis Colts, the team that drafted him, but they declined his fifth-year option, so he’ll be a free agent next year.Wilson was drafted by the New York Jets, who don’t have a great history with quarterbacks. That proved true for Wilson as well, who started 33 games over his first three seasons to the tune of an abysmal 12-21 record – passing for 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSince then, he’s played one season each with the Broncos and Dolphins, making just four appearances and zero starts. He was signed by the Saints this offseason after his contract with Miami expired, and he was not re-signed.The 2021 NFL Draft saw five quarterbacks selected in the first round alone, and they have been a mixed bag of results at the pro level. Top pick Trevor Lawrence has found success as a starter, but Lance joins Wilson among the top three picks that year who have had lackluster careers.His on-field play has not been as dismal as Wilson’s, but he never really played his way into a consistent starting role, making just six starts in five seasons and passing for five touchdowns and five interceptions. After starting with the 49ers, he has since spent time with the Cowboys and the Chargers.This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Who are the 3 biggest NFL Draft busts at QB since 2020?
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