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A history of the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft

Here’s a look back at the notable history of the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft

The Detroit Lions are hoping to make a great decision with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. The history of that draft slot offers some great examples of excellent choices but a fair dash of cautionary tales, too.

A look back at the 85 players who have been selected No. 2 overall since the NFL draft began back in 1936 offers an interesting barrage of outcomes. Some have become the greatest ever at their respective positions, while others quickly proved among the most regrettable draft busts of all time.

Here’s a look back at the notable history of the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft.

Lions draft: Pros and cons of all the candidates for the No. 2 overall pick

Jayden Reed becomes first Spartan to wear No. 1 since legend Charles Rogers

For the first time in nearly 20 years, someone will wear the coveted No. 1 jersey for Michigan State.

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For the first time in nearly 20 years, someone will wear the coveted No. 1 jersey for Michigan State.

Michigan State football unveiled its spring roster on Tuesday as part of kicking off spring ball, and one newsworthy item was junior wide receiver Jayden Reed changing his number from No. 5 to No. 1. Reed will be the first Spartan to sport No. 1 for the football program since Michigan State legend Charles Rogers in 2001-02.

Below is a video released by Michigan State on the big jersey announcement:

Wearing No. 1 in any sport — especially football — is an honor and it’s even more important when you are following in the footsteps of Rogers.

Reed started all seven games last fall in his first season with Michigan State. He lead the Spartans in all-purpose yards (109.6 yards per game; 767 total) and receptions (33).

Will Reed live up to the hype that comes with wearing No. 1? We’ll find out this fall.

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Fab Four: Selecting Michigan State football’s Mount Rushmore of all-time recruits

On the eve of early signing day, Spartans Wire recalls the most hyped commits in school history.

When it comes to recruiting for Michigan State football, the program has always had to go up against juggernauts on the recruiting trail: Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State.

While the Spartans, especially under Mark Dantonio, have made a name for themselves by finding diamonds in the rough and turning under-recruited players into stars, they have had some great recruiting talent come through East Lansing over the years.

Below, we look at the Mount Rushmore of Michigan State recruits in the modern recruiting era (the class of 2000 forward), starting with honorable mentions…

More Mount Rushmore’s from the College Wire Network:

Bama / Aub / Fla / LSU / Tenn. / UGA // Mich. / Mich St. / Ohio St. / Wisc. // Okla. / Texas // ND // USC

Next: Let the debate begin with the honorable mentions

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The top ten highest-ranked Michigan State Football recruits since 2000

We took a look at the top ten highest-ranked MSU Football recruits in the last twenty years, according to their 247Sports rankings.

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Earlier this week, we took a look at the top ten recruits in the modern era of Michigan State Basketball. Today, we are going to do a similar exercise with the football program, listing out the top ten recruits in the MSU Football program in the last twenty years according to their 247Sports recruiting rankings.

We start our list with a recent running back who delivered some memorable moments to the program…

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Twitter reacts to the tragic passing of Michigan State legend Charles Rogers

It has been an unbelievably difficult couple of days for the family that is Michigan State athletics. First, news broke that Cassius Winston lost his brother Zachary on Saturday. This morning, we lost another member of the Spartan family as MSU …

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It has been an unbelievably difficult couple of days for the family that is Michigan State athletics. First, news broke that Cassius Winston lost his brother Zachary on Saturday. This morning, we lost another member of the Spartan family as MSU legend Charles Rogers passed away at the age of 38. Rogers’ friends, fans, alumni, teammates, and more all took to Twitter to remember the former wide receiver for MSU and the Detroit Lions.

RIP Chuck.

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Michigan State Legend Charles Rogers Passes Away

In two career games against Notre Dame, Rogers was the best player on the field

38 years is way too short of amount of time for someone to get on Earth. That was my first reaction when I heard the news about former Michigan State receiver and 2003 number-two overall draft pick to the Detroit Lions, Charles Rogers.

TMZ reports it was a liver disease and cancer that wound up running its course.

Off the field issues get linked to Rogers who battled through more than just injuries during and after his NFL career.

Charles Rogers gets remembered by NFL fans for being a bust but college fans remember a legend.

Obviously Michigan State fans feel that way having watched him weekly but Notre Dame fans can’t name many players that tormented the Irish quite like No. 1 in green and white did.

Michigan State teammate and former NFL tight end Chris Baker remembered his friend on Twitter this morning:

In two career games against Notre Dame, Rogers was the best player on the field compiling 11 receptions, 291 yards and three touchdowns in those games.

Charles Rogers, No. 2 pick in 2003 NFL draft, dies at 38

Former Michigan State and Lions receiver Charles Rogers has died at age 38: https://t.co/tj9y5W5rSs pic.twitter.com/JbXJKfZId7 – Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 11, 2019 One of the most highly drafted wide receivers in NFL history, Charles …

One of the most highly drafted wide receivers in NFL history, Charles Rogers has died at the age of 38.

A star at Michigan State, Rogers was selected No. 2 overall in the 2003 NFL draft by the in-state Detroit Lions. He was a first-team all-conference pick in back-to-back seasons, winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award as college football’s best wide receiver in 2002. He was also a unanimous All-American selection that season.

Unfortunately, Rogers’ college success never translated to the pro game. He only appeared in 15 games over three seasons with the Lions, catching 36 passes for 440 yards and four touchdowns for his career.

The Detroit Lions released the following statement:

Rogers dealt with multiple legal issues during his time in the NFL, and was suspended in 2005 for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Though he played just two seasons for the Spartans, his 27 touchdown receptions are still the highest mark in school history, while he ranks No. 3 in career receiving yards.

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