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Top Draft Busts of the Modern Era
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Top Draft Busts of the Modern Era

Aundray Bruce | LB, No. 1 overall, Atlanta Falcons, 1988
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Aundray Bruce - LB, No. 1 overall, Atlanta Falcons, 1988
The Falcons have made a lot of bad picks over the years, but this was the worst. Atlanta looked to trade out of the top spot, but no prospect in the '88 draft was compelling enough bait. The Falcons settled with Bruce, and the former Auburn star had four mediocre seasons in Atlanta. He eked out 11 nondescript NFL seasons, starting just 42 games.
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