That year, every AFC East club selected a quarterback. All but the then-Baltimore Colts' John Elway lasted at least seven seasons with his original club. On the flip side are the New England Patriots, who used four first-round picks between 1986 and 1998 on running backs. He was eventually converted to cornerback after joining the Green Bay Packers in 1995. 1994 selection Jeff Burris.
Every team has hits and misses in the draft.
Given their phenomenal statistical success since joining forces during the 1999 season, the potential exists for them to join Bennett, Rison and Faulk as five-time Honolulu tourists. An unheralded ninth-round selection in 1988, Mississippi linebacker Jeff Herrod evolved into one of the finest defenders in franchise history. He led the club in tackles seven times between 1989 and 1996, including a monstrous 200-tackle output in 1994. It was Act II of a three-season Colts career that saw injuries limit him to 18 games. Avery and Smith played just two and three seasons, respectively, for the Dolphins.