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Ranking the Best and Worst No. 1 NFL Draft Picks Since 1979

Mel Kiper Jr. has been evaluating NFL draft prospects for over 40 years, and in that time, he’s seen some incredible talent come through the league. But not every No. 1 pick has lived up to expectations. Here’s a ranking of the best and worst No. 1 picks since 1979, divided into tiers.

The Elite Picks

1. Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts (1998) – A Super Bowl champion and five-time MVP, Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
2. Bruce Smith, DE, Buffalo Bills (1985) – A Hall of Famer and eight-time first-team All-Pro, Smith is widely considered one of the greatest defensive ends of all time.
3. Troy Aikman, QB, Dallas Cowboys (1989) – A three-time Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Aikman led the Cowboys to a dynasty in the 1990s.
4. Orlando Pace, OT, St. Louis Rams (1997) – A seven-time Pro Bowl tackle, Pace was a dominant force on the Rams’ offensive line for over a decade.
5. Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts (2012) – A four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Luck was one of the most consistent and talented signal-callers of his generation.

The True Stars

1. Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns (2017) – A three-time Pro Bowl defensive end, Garrett has been one of the most dominant pass rushers in the league since entering the NFL.
2. Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions (2009) – A four-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Stafford has consistently been one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
3. Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals (2020) – A Pro Bowl quarterback in his second season, Burrow has quickly become one of the top young quarterbacks in out205)
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