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1. Nick Mangold, Center, New York Jets, 2006
Five more years of domination and Nick Mangold has a legitimate case for the Hall of Fame. He's already been selected to five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. Pro Football Focus rated him as the best center in the league in 2008 and 2009 and the second-best in 2010 and 2011.
2. Ben Grubbs, Offensive Guard, Baltimore Ravens, 2007
A reliable, consistent force at left guard, Ben Grubbs has started all but six games over his seven-year career. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2011 and 2013, the first with the Ravens and the second with the New Orleans Saints.
3. Hakeem Nicks, Wide Receiver, New York Giants, 2009
One of the best wide receivers in the NFL just two years ago, Hakeem Nicks has been a disaster over the last two seasons, catching just three touchdowns in 28 games. As a free agent, he will look to return to the elite form he displayed in 2010 and 2011, when he averaged 1,122 yards and nine touchdowns.
4. Cordarrelle Patterson, Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings, 2013
A threat to score every time he touches the ball, Cordarrelle Patterson might be the most dynamic, explosive player in the NFL. His impressive rookie season helped the Vikings forget all about talented but oft-injured wide receiver Percy Harvin.
He earned All-Pro honors after averaging 32.9 yards per kick return, including a record-tying 109-yard score. He added 45 catches and four touchdowns as a receiver and scored three times on the ground. In all, he totaled more than 2,000 all-purpose yards and scored nine touchdowns.
5. Harrison Smith, Safety, Minnesota Vikings, 2012
Harrison Smith intercepted three passes, returning two for touchdowns, and allowed a 49.1 passer rating as a rookie. But he regressed in his second season, surrendering a 91.5 passer rating and seeing a drop in almost every statistical category.
6. Michael Jenkins, Wide Receiver, Atlanta Falcons, 2004
For a third receiver, Michael Jenkins had a good career. But he didn't live up to expectations as a first-round pick. He caught between 36 and 50 passes for eight straight seasons, finishing his career with 354 catches, 4,427 yards and 25 touchdowns.
7. Marlin Jackson, Safety, Indianapolis Colts, 2005
Injuries plagued Marlin Jackson's career, as he needed knee surgery in 2008 and ruptured his Achilles in 2010. He intercepted just four passes and forced two fumbles during his career. He did provide one of the most memorable plays in franchise history, though, intercepting Tom Brady in the final seconds of the 2006 AFC Championship Game to send the Colts to the Super Bowl.
8. Kyle Wilson, Cornerback, New York Jets, 2010
Mostly known as the other cornerback alongside Darrelle Revis, Kyle Wilson was demoted to nickelback in 2013 after the drafting of Dee Milliner in the first round.
9. Gabe Carimi, Offensive Tackle, Chicago Bears, 2011
Considered versatile enough to play either tackle or guard, Carimi opened the 2011 season as the Bears' right tackle before he suffered a dislocated kneecap in Week 2. He returned in 2012 but played poorly, rating as the eighth-worst offensive tackle in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus. He's since bounced around between the Buccaneers and Falcons.
10. Kentwan Balmer, Defensive Tackle, San Francisco 49ers, 2008
46 games, 11 as a starter. Zero sacks. Zero forced fumbles. Zero fumble recoveries. 62 tackles.
Grading Every NFL 1st-Round Pick over Last 10 Years | Bleacher Report
1. Nick Mangold, Center, New York Jets, 2006
Five more years of domination and Nick Mangold has a legitimate case for the Hall of Fame. He's already been selected to five Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams. Pro Football Focus rated him as the best center in the league in 2008 and 2009 and the second-best in 2010 and 2011.
2. Ben Grubbs, Offensive Guard, Baltimore Ravens, 2007
A reliable, consistent force at left guard, Ben Grubbs has started all but six games over his seven-year career. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2011 and 2013, the first with the Ravens and the second with the New Orleans Saints.
3. Hakeem Nicks, Wide Receiver, New York Giants, 2009
One of the best wide receivers in the NFL just two years ago, Hakeem Nicks has been a disaster over the last two seasons, catching just three touchdowns in 28 games. As a free agent, he will look to return to the elite form he displayed in 2010 and 2011, when he averaged 1,122 yards and nine touchdowns.
4. Cordarrelle Patterson, Wide Receiver, Minnesota Vikings, 2013
A threat to score every time he touches the ball, Cordarrelle Patterson might be the most dynamic, explosive player in the NFL. His impressive rookie season helped the Vikings forget all about talented but oft-injured wide receiver Percy Harvin.
He earned All-Pro honors after averaging 32.9 yards per kick return, including a record-tying 109-yard score. He added 45 catches and four touchdowns as a receiver and scored three times on the ground. In all, he totaled more than 2,000 all-purpose yards and scored nine touchdowns.
5. Harrison Smith, Safety, Minnesota Vikings, 2012
Harrison Smith intercepted three passes, returning two for touchdowns, and allowed a 49.1 passer rating as a rookie. But he regressed in his second season, surrendering a 91.5 passer rating and seeing a drop in almost every statistical category.
6. Michael Jenkins, Wide Receiver, Atlanta Falcons, 2004
For a third receiver, Michael Jenkins had a good career. But he didn't live up to expectations as a first-round pick. He caught between 36 and 50 passes for eight straight seasons, finishing his career with 354 catches, 4,427 yards and 25 touchdowns.
7. Marlin Jackson, Safety, Indianapolis Colts, 2005
Injuries plagued Marlin Jackson's career, as he needed knee surgery in 2008 and ruptured his Achilles in 2010. He intercepted just four passes and forced two fumbles during his career. He did provide one of the most memorable plays in franchise history, though, intercepting Tom Brady in the final seconds of the 2006 AFC Championship Game to send the Colts to the Super Bowl.
8. Kyle Wilson, Cornerback, New York Jets, 2010
Mostly known as the other cornerback alongside Darrelle Revis, Kyle Wilson was demoted to nickelback in 2013 after the drafting of Dee Milliner in the first round.
9. Gabe Carimi, Offensive Tackle, Chicago Bears, 2011
Considered versatile enough to play either tackle or guard, Carimi opened the 2011 season as the Bears' right tackle before he suffered a dislocated kneecap in Week 2. He returned in 2012 but played poorly, rating as the eighth-worst offensive tackle in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus. He's since bounced around between the Buccaneers and Falcons.
10. Kentwan Balmer, Defensive Tackle, San Francisco 49ers, 2008
46 games, 11 as a starter. Zero sacks. Zero forced fumbles. Zero fumble recoveries. 62 tackles.
Grading Every NFL 1st-Round Pick over Last 10 Years | Bleacher Report
