The Giants could go for a quarterback with the 17th (or sixth) pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. This hardly guarantees anything when it comes to projecting a successful career. In the past 10 years, 24 quarterbacks have been taken No. 17 or higher. Many have not lived up to expectations. Here’s a look at the notable flops:
Year No. Player Team 2012 2 Robert Griffin III Redskins 2013 16 EJ Manuel Bills 2011 10 Blaine Gabbert Jaguars 2011 11 Jake Locker Titans 2011 12 Christian Ponder Vikings 2009 17 Josh Freeman Buccaneers
2014 3 Blake Bortles Jaguars
Had some fine moments but go ask Tom Coughlin what he thinks about him
After spectacular rookie season, injuries derailed his career in a hurry
Started 10 games as a rookie before it became evident he was not the answer
Washout in Jacksonville and then San Francisco, Arizona and Tennessee
Started 23 games, threw 22 interceptions, in and out in four seasons
Lasted four years in Minnesota, has 38 TD passes and 36 INTs on dreary résumé
Went 10-6 in 2010, but flamed out from there and made just five starts from 2013-15