The 46 players somehow drafted before Michael Thomas in 2016

There are great draft mysteries. Tom Brady, for one. And then there is Michael Thomas, who somehow lasted until the 47th pick in 2016.

14. Karl Joseph

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Jon Gruden and the Raiders are resurgent and Karl Joseph and the young defense are part of the reason. Joseph was chosen out of West Virginia. He’s earned a spot as a fulltime starter in 2019 after some spot starts his first and third season.