The standout from LSU went to the Oakland Raiders as the first selection of the 2007 draft. Russell had a powerful arm, but a subpar work ethic doomed his NFL tenure. He finished 7-18 with Oakland, throwing 18 touchdowns to 23 interceptions in scattered starts over three seasons on the Raiders.

Every year, all 32 teams are trying to find a few players who will improve their roster and help them win a Super Bowl. The ideal situation comes when a team finds a diamond in the rough like the Patriots did with Tom Brady in 2000 or the 49ers did with Brock Purdy in 2022.

One year after six quarterbacks flew off the board in the first round of the NFL Draft, teams aren't as optimistic about the 2025 class.