Who were the biggest bargains in NFL history.....
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Joe Montana. Last pick of third round out of Notre Dame, fourth quarterback taken (behind Jack Thompson, Phil Simms and Steve Fuller). Four Super Bowls later, many a GM kicked themselves in the ***.
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walter payton and Jerry Rice both had to be low round picks. If they were they have to be in there. two of the best ever at their positions.
Jackson state and MVSU.
Jackson state and MVSU.
Morten Anderson. Wasn't drafted by anyone. Is the all time leading scorer for both New Orleans - 13 seasons, and Atlanta - 8 seasons. 21 years with a total of 2544 points scored. Holds more NFL records than I care to list here. Not bad for a walk on.
As far as current players go, Arian Foster has done pretty well so far as an undrafted free agent.
Raymond Berry-20th Round
Didn't start in High School until his Senior Year, and his dad was coach. Only caught 33 passes at SMU. One leg shorter than the other. Was near-sighted and had to wear contacts during the game. Slower than molasses.
However, he worked so hard and attention to detail, he became the #40 all-time great player in NFL history. Unitas-to-Berry was the Montana-to-Rice combo of the day. Dropped only two passes his entire career. Retired with 631 receptions, and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1973.
His post-playing career was pretty good too-led the patriots to their first Super Bowl, and had winning teams in New England until his last season in 1989.
Didn't start in High School until his Senior Year, and his dad was coach. Only caught 33 passes at SMU. One leg shorter than the other. Was near-sighted and had to wear contacts during the game. Slower than molasses.
However, he worked so hard and attention to detail, he became the #40 all-time great player in NFL history. Unitas-to-Berry was the Montana-to-Rice combo of the day. Dropped only two passes his entire career. Retired with 631 receptions, and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1973.
His post-playing career was pretty good too-led the patriots to their first Super Bowl, and had winning teams in New England until his last season in 1989.
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Steve Largent. Fourth round draft pick by the Houston Oilers. Cut during preseason and sent to the expansion Seattle Seahawks. Hall of Fame inducee and held virtually all receiving records at his retirement. Quite a feat considering he had the likes of Jim Zorn and Dave Kreig throwing to him.