re: The worst first-round pick from each SEC school in the NFL draft (Gridiron Now article)

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QB JaMarcus Russell
The particulars: Drafted 1st overall in 2007 by the Oakland Raiders
The skinny: A handful of players taken first overall were busts, but none to Russell’s level. He had all the physical tools, including a cannon for an arm, but his work ethic was questionable and he always seemed out of shape. Russell started once as a rookie, 15 times in his second season and nine times in 2009. Oakland cut him after the 2010 draft and that was it for his career. He played in 31 games, with 25 starts (7-18 record), and threw 18 TD passes and 23 interceptions.

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