Tom Brady and the 25 Best NFL Draft Picks of the Last Decade

March 27, 2011   ·   Ryan Boser   ·   Jump to comments

"We feel very strongly that our best policy is to draft the best player. This isn't fantasy football." -Ted Thompson, Green Bay Packers GM
There have been 2,552 players drafted in the last decade (2001-2010), most of whom we've never heard from again. As you can imagine, paring that list down to the 25 best selections was a daunting task, but someone has to do it. 
Why? Because we love lists. Because we're bored with the CBA. Because the draft is fast approaching, and I'm a glutton for punishment.
How? That's the $9 billion question. How does one accurately compare the value of a seventh-round sleeper to that of a No. 1 pick?
Using my best discretion, I've rated draft picks under two simple criteria, each with its own 50-point scale:

1) Caliber of Player (1-50)  
The first rating is a basic measure of overall talent and production. With regard to younger players, potential and future expectations were taken into consideration.&nb...

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