NFL Draft: Best Picks and Biggest Busts
Rob Moore
Methodology
- A player's rating is derived from their career Approximate Value (AV) as per Pro Football Reference, along with their annual PFF scores. The rating system gives slight preference to the initial years of a player's career, as these years typically yield higher value for the drafting team.
- A player's ROI is calculated as the difference between the player's actual rating and the expected rating, which is based on their draft position.
- The best picks are identified by the highest player rating, while the biggest busts are those with the most negative player ROI.
Player Rating
Pick's Expected Value

NFL Draft (2006 - 2023)

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Arizona Cardinals

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Atlanta Falcons

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Baltimore Ravens

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Buffalo Bills

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Carolina Panthers

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Chicago Bears

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Cincinnati Bengals

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Cleveland Browns

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Dallas Cowboys

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Denver Broncos

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Detroit Lions

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Green Bay Packers

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Houston Texans

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Indianapolis Colts

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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Kansas City Chiefs

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Las Vegas Raiders

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Los Angeles Chargers

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Los Angeles Rams

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Miami Dolphins

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Minnesota Vikings

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New England Patriots

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New Orleans Saints

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New York Giants

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New York Jets

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Philadelphia Eagles

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Pittsburgh Steelers

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San Francisco 49ers

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Seattle Seahawks

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Tennessee Titans

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Washington Commanders

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