NFL draft: The best pick at every first-round selection spot since 2002
The NFL draft, as we know it, began in 2002, when the arrival of the Houston Texans expanded each round to 32 picks. Eighteen drafts have been conducted since, leaving a fun sample size that we can construct a dream first round from. So who was the …
3. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals (2004)
An All-American receiver out of Pitt, Fitzgerald ended up becoming the best-known player in Arizona Cardinals franchise history. He plans to play a 17th season in 2020 and has racked up 120 touchdowns and 17,083 yards over his career.
In the conversation: Matt Ryan (2008), Andre Johnson (2003), Joe Thomas (2007).