We’re still in the early stages of the 2025 NFL regular season, which means it’s an ideal time to deliver hot takes and scathing overreactions. And when we say overreactions, we’re specifically talking about highly-touted NFL rookies who’ve performed well below expectations up to this point.

Dare we say…they already look like busts? Hey, it’s not too late to hit the “panic” button on some rookies. Can’t-miss prospects like Ryan

Leaf, JaMarcus Russell, and Tony Mandarich started out terribly and never recovered.

With that, let’s dive into 10 NFL rookies who already look like massive draft busts.

Which rookies project to become busts in the NFL?

Cam Ward

Ward wasn’t necessarily hyped as a can’t-miss prospect like recent former first overall picks Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence, and Caleb

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