The excitement of the NFL draft applies to college and pro fans alike. While the college-loving group sees a favorite team or national star reach the NFL, the pro-focused fans celebrate a potential franchise cornerstone arriving.
Well, that's the plan at least.
Every offseason brings a reminder of how difficult the transition to the NFL can be. Former standouts are no longer on a roster, and teams are drafting their replacements.
However, a "draft bust" casts a different kind of net. For instance, someone who wasn't a superstar in college may still be selected early in the first round and have a less-than-stellar career.