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Non-QBs drafted No. 1 overall in modern era power rankings
Recently, we ranked the quarterbacks selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft's modern era (since 1967). This time, we rank the 28 non-quarterbacks taken with the No. 1 overall draft choice, starting with a recent top pick whose early career trajectory hasn't been too promising.
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28. Jadeveon Clowney, DE, Houston Texans
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27. Walt Patulski, DE, Buffalo Bills
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26. Eric Fisher, OT, Kansas City Chiefs
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25. Steve Emtman, DE, Indianapolis Colts
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24. Aundray Bruce, LB, Atlanta Falcons
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23. Ki-Jana Carter, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
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22. Kenneth Sims, DE, New England Patriots
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21. Courtney Brown, DE, Cleveland Browns
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20. Tom Cousineau, LB, Buffalo Bills
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19. Dan Wilkinson, DT, Cincinnati Bengals
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18. John Matuszak, DE, Houston Oilers
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17. Ricky Bell, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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16. Jake Long, OT, Miami Dolphins
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15. Bo Jackson, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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14. Bubba Smith, DE, Baltimore Colts
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13. George Rogers, RB, New Orleans Saints
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12. Russell Maryland, DT, Dallas Cowboys
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11. Billy Sims, RB, Detroit Lions
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10. Irving Fryar, WR, New England Patriots
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9. Keyshawn Johnson, WR, New York Jets
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8. Ed "Too Tall" Jones, DE, Dallas Cowboys
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7. Mario Williams, DE, Houston Texans
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6. Ron Yary, OT, Minnesota Vikings
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5. Orlando Pace, OT, St. Louis Rams
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4. Lee Roy Selmon, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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3. Earl Campbell, RB, Houston Oilers
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2. O.J. Simpson, RB, Buffalo Bills
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1. Bruce Smith, DE, Buffalo Bills
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