https://www.joebucsfan.com/2019/04/bruce-arians-first-round-picks-in-arizona/
I came across this article at JoeBucsFan and thought it worthy of sharing. Now there is a huge difference picking at #5 and picking in the 20's in the first round. I don't think there is a issue with the talent at the top end of this draft as there are at least 8-9 quality players that could help the Bucs. 3-4 of those players will be gone by #5 if AZ selects a QB #1 overall.
So how did Arians and friends perform with first-round picks? It’s not pretty. Here’s a summary:
2013 Jonathan Cooper, No. 7 overall, Guard – BUST
2014 Deone Bucannon, No. 27 overall, Safety/Linebacker – Didn’t perform to draft level, now with Bucs.
2015 D.J. Humphries, No. 24 overall, Left Tackle – Has played in just 27 games through four seasons.
2016 Robert Nkemdiche, No. 29, Defensive Tackle – After two rough seasons, he finally was having a breakout season last year but blew his knee out in November.
2017 Haason Reddick, No. 13 overall, Linebacker – Lost starting job to begin the 2018 season, came on strong in second half of the year. A work in progress.
