Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice is unquestionably the best player ever selected at No. 16 overall in the NFL draft. Charlotte Observer file photo
The biggest difference between the NFL draft and, say, the NBA draft is the sheer number of players entering the league. So while it may be difficult to snag an All-Pro in the middle of the first round in the NBA draft, the chances are a lot higher in the NFL.
The Carolina Panthers own the No. 16 overall pick in this year’s draft, smack in the middle of the first round.