Top 10 Worst NFL Players of All Time
Now, we're not here to just sling mud at former professionals who, let's face it, achieved more in their careers than most of us ever will in our fantasy leagues. Oh no, this is more of a lightheated exploration into some of the more eyebrow-raising careers in the history of the NFL. You've got to admit, there's something fascinating about a pro player who, for whatever reason, consistently struggled on the field.These are players who, much to their chagrin, ended up infamous for their consistent inability to live up to expectations or, worse, made a habit of fumbling the ball at crucial moments. The very mention of their names conjures up images of missed field goals, botched snaps, and untimely interceptions. In some cases, you may even find players who were high draft picks, suggesting a wealth of potential that, sadly, just didn't materialize on the field.
You're invited to dive into this intriguing roster, handpicked and voted on by fans just like you, who have watched, debated, and lamented these performances over the years. This isn't a wall of shame, but rather a collective trip down memory lane, where we acknowledge that not every player can be a star, and hey, that's okay. That's part of the wonderful, unpredictable game that is football.
Vote for the players you feel truly embody the spirit of this list. Are they here due to consistently poor performances, or a single monumental blunder forever etched into NFL lore? Only you can decide their place in this unique pantheon. So, step up to the line of scrimmage, take a deep breath, and get ready to cast your vote for the worst NFL players of all time.
JaMarcus Trenell Russell is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at LSU, where he finished 21–4 as a starter and was named MVP of the 2007 Sugar Bowl. Russell was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the first overall pick in the 2007 draft. He was out of the NFL after... read more Future Hall of Famer... Wait, who is this guy again? You just told me, but I forgot who he was again.
The worst work ethic I have ever seen.
Ryan David Leaf is a former American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League for four seasons. He was selected as the second overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft after only Peyton Manning. He played for the San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle... read more The granddaddy of all draft busts, he was bad on the field, and arguably even worse off of it.
Chargers got a future Hall of Famer here... Oh wait, I'm mixed up, I think.
Colin Rand Kaepernick (born November 3, 1987) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Kaepernick played college football at the University of Nevada, where he was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Offensive Player of the Year twice. After graduating, he was selected... read more Very disrespectful player, but that's not even the reason why. He cannot throw the football. In one game, he threw 7/34 passes. Honestly, I do think he should be in the NFL to have another chance because I think he is a better man now.
One touchdown versus 11 interceptions in his career.
I get this dude mixed up with Lawrence Taylor for some reason. I don't know why.
Why do I always get LT confused with this guy? Anyways, he sucked. And he also killed himself in 2016.
He only made one of fifteen field goals in his sole season.
Jonathan Paul Manziel is an American professional Canadian football quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the NFL's Cleveland Browns with the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. Towards the end of the 2015 season, Manziel endured numerous scandals,... read more It was obvious that he would flop in the NFL long before he was drafted. He had the talent, but he completely lacked the necessary intangibles to succeed at the NFL level. This should have been obvious to the Browns.
The Newcomers
Said former Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan: "He's a nice big ol' fat kid who could probably go somewhere where they want to stand around and kill the grass. But here, we're going to practice. He looks like a USFL reject."
He would later become executive vice president of Cartoon Network, long after throwing 4 touchdowns and 29 interceptions.
A reporter in Buffalo called the former Bills player the worst player in the league because he couldn't even get on the field.
This #6 pick never recorded a sack in his short three-year career.
Elisha Nelson "Eli" Manning is a former American football quarterback who played his entire career for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning.
Yeah, way to waste your first-round pick on a punter, New Orleans.
Never really got a chance after one not-great season. He needed a second chance to maybe revive his career.
Blair Richard Walsh (born January 8, 1990) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks. He is well-known for missing... read more You had one job: complication featuring Blair Walsh missed field goals and extra-point attempts.
Antonio Brown is a former NFL wide receiver and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFC South Division. He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2010 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and has also been on the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots. He is a 7x pro bowler, and regarded as a skilled player... read more This dude needs to chill with his anger issues.
Ah yes, the best offensive fail and best defensive play. He pushed Brandon Moore into his own QB. Mark Sanchez just hoped the guy didn't fart at the same time.
