SEVENTH ROUND
The Best: OG Scott Mruczkowski (2005)
I was tempted to have Mruczkowski share this spot with 2004 seventh-round pick Ryon Bingham, but opted to give Mruczkowski the spotlight to himself. The Chargers closed out the 2005 draft with three consecutive offensive linemen — OT Wesley Britt, OG Wes Sims and Mruczowski — and only the Bowling Green product lasted more than one season. In fact, he lasted eight seasons, appearing in 83 games (16 starts) at center and guard.
The Worst: QB Seth Burford (2002)
Burford was an exceptional athlete with a cannon arm. Unfortunately, he couldn’t read a defense, anticipate throws, deliver with accuracy … you know, all the things it takes to be a quarterback in the National Football League. On the bright side, Burford fizzled out so quickly that it cleared the way for an epic QB depth chart in 2004: 1) Drew Brees; 2) Doug Flutie; and 3) Philip Rivers.
