One of the greatest drafts of all time. So many HoF and Pro Bowl players.

@Antbeast23

2 жыл бұрын

2011 2014 2016 2018 2021 had some talent 2012 was underrated

@xraylegend2444

2 жыл бұрын

That was the first year I played fantasy football and I remember taking Cam Newton and Julio Jones late as nobody else trusted rookies. They carried me to second place, but it's kind of sad to think about how fast they went from rookies to basically the tail end of their careers now and then you start thinking about how old you are.

@beaumcguire409

2 жыл бұрын

@@xraylegend2444That’s life buddy. As you age, you reflect about how fast life goes. It’s all about perspective.

@bigman8477

2 жыл бұрын

@@xraylegend2444 celebrating 2nd.... lmaoooooooo

@xraylegend2444

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigman8477 I'm not celebrating, this video just made me think of that year and I'm not going to lie about something so trivial on a youtube comment section.

If Aldon Smith wasn’t such a headcase off the field, we would currently be talking about him as a future Canton inductee.

@GTLGoat

2 жыл бұрын

No 🧢

@shad2529

2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯

@5552515

2 жыл бұрын

Aldon Smith is absolutely a meh not a miss

@xx55yearoldmanx59

2 жыл бұрын

@@5552515 agreed, especially since he helped them appear in the super bowl

@michaelhernandez6930

2 жыл бұрын

Instead we would still be comparing him to von miller on whose better.

Man eleven years huh. Thanks for reminding us of where these all stars came from.

@djflick8631

2 жыл бұрын

Also thanks for reminding how old we are

@lemonator8813

Жыл бұрын

​@@djflick8631 Right... Cam can't even throw a football anymore lol

“Played his entire career as a starter for one team for 10 years.” “MEH”

@Luke-cu7bf

2 жыл бұрын

how would that make someone a hit?

@simoncohen9323

2 жыл бұрын

@@Luke-cu7bf because he been consistent enough to be starter and the team resigns him that more of a hit then cam Newton

@maddenmoments8748

2 жыл бұрын

Newton was a multi time pro bowler, set a ton of records and spent almost a decade with Carolina.

@simoncohen9323

2 жыл бұрын

@@maddenmoments8748 wow a guy being a franchise record holder for a shiy franchise means nothing also pro bowl is a fan thing and is fun and games and cams play style is fun to watch in reality he been one the shitiest qbs besides 2015

@maddenmoments8748

2 жыл бұрын

Also compared to the rest of the class it’s a meh. While I think they should be more consistent, this is likely the reason

the 2011 draft is one of the best of ALL TIME.

@ericpackers1700

2 жыл бұрын

War eagle cam newton and nick Fairley

@iannadeau6565

2 жыл бұрын

If the 2018 class keeps playing at the level they are. They’ll be better

@worldline4711

2 жыл бұрын

2017 will end up being better by the time they’re all retired

@dangerruss6823

2 жыл бұрын

@@worldline4711 nut rider

@ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507

2 жыл бұрын

96 still the best

Cam and Von back to back who knew they would face each other in the SB 4 years later…

@stephen2865

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao the Panthers would've been better off if Cam didn't play

@guccigangdolo6346

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephen2865 if cam didnt play they would have got bodied by 40

@lemonator8813

Жыл бұрын

Von definitely proved he should've been picked #1.

@jeremiahoneal4288

Жыл бұрын

Overall it was a good game my first super bowl

@Thrashman-ye4cf

Жыл бұрын

Facts like that make me think of things like that every year when I watch the draft.

I get that there are a lot of great receivers in the last ten years but I think we forget especially with last year just how insane Julio Jones was. Hall of Fame lock. He should be remembered as one of the GOATs of WRs.

@pigskinproductions2772

2 жыл бұрын

imo he's the 4th best WR ever behind Moss, Rice, Owens and isn't that close

@windalchemist1611

2 жыл бұрын

@@pigskinproductions2772 LOL you have Julio over Megatron?

@Racinrasslinfan36

2 жыл бұрын

Whenever Cleveland trades you their first round pick that shit is juiced to be a pro bowler

@pigskinproductions2772

2 жыл бұрын

@@windalchemist1611 Julio was more productive then megaton in a much shorter span so statically Julio is better but who would you rather have is your opinion personally I’m taking Julio faster, better hands, and the highest ypc of all time he was more dominant as well only player with more than 1 250 yard games he had 3 next closest was rice with 1 he was genuinely unguarable but I think it’s a toss up with Julio or megatron at 4 or 5

@windalchemist1611

2 жыл бұрын

@@pigskinproductions2772 Julio has some insane individual games but i disagree that he’s more consistent. Megatron alone had the record of 8 straight games with 100+ receiving yards until Thielen tied it. Julio’s max is 6

Imagine calling Nate Solder a 'Hit' and Anthony Castonzo 'Meh'. EDIT: To clarify, they are both hits. Anybody would be very happy with a tackle of their quality in the 1st round.

@cloudy8894

2 жыл бұрын

Your right they should both be hits, but let's not pretend Patriots Nate Soldier is the same as Giants Nate Soldier. Nate Soldier was very good for 7 years before his tragic accident of falling off a cliff

@AlaminUddin96

2 жыл бұрын

@@cloudy8894 Agreed.

@spoogtastic

2 жыл бұрын

i thought the same thing! As a Pats fan too, that seems completly ridiculous.

@Miketrinity

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking this to they used the same exact justifications to call solder a hit as they did for Castonzo to call him meh like what?

@miamimercenary9623

2 жыл бұрын

i guess winning SB‘s with TB12 makes the difference because the rationale used was the same. not sure how they came to that conclusion

You know the draft is stacked with hits when Jimmy Smith gets a meh. I'm bias as a Ravens fan, but the dude has been at least above average for over a decade on what is usually one of the top defenses in the league. Definitely worth the value of a late first round pick and then some

@5552515

2 жыл бұрын

And when Aldon Smith is a “miss” when he was actually a meh

@LiamBriggs18

2 жыл бұрын

@@5552515 yeah I remember him being quite solid for the Cowboys when he came back as an OLB. Obviously the pick didn't pan out long term for SF but he was still a solid contributor

@UnkownSoldier100

2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Smith has been injured constantly though. It doesn’t matter how good you are if you are out with injury half the time.

@colinburdsall7158

2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy is an absolute hit. any first rounder that plays that long for one team and starts/makes plays year after year is a hit.

@WarEaglePlaysHD

2 жыл бұрын

He’s absolutely a hit. A defensive starter for over 10 years in the late 1st? You couldn’t ask for much more.

A Ravens fan here - I would definitely call the Jimmy smith pick a hit. In my opinion the only ground not to call him that would be his injuries - but when he was on the field he delivered.

@Gary4106

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Jimmy playing good football for us for 10 years and only being meh? You don't have to be a Hall of Famer or MVP to be a hit

@jm458205

Жыл бұрын

I’m a browns fan and was annoyed by jimmy smith being labeled a meh. These videos aren’t what I hoped

@scottmcpherson2360

Жыл бұрын

was looking for this comment and i’m not even a baltimore fan but smith was definitely a hit

@Arctic022

Жыл бұрын

Imagine calling Mark Ingram a "hit" and Jimmy Smith "meh."

How is Aldon Smith a miss? If anything he’s a meh. 42 sacks in 3 years is more than a lot of first rounders get in their entire career(Jadeveon Clowney still only has 41 8 years into his career, but he was a meh). I know substance abuse got the best of him, but he was a hit until his wacky weed problems.

@dscgodflow6663

2 жыл бұрын

They not ready for that convo

@Oliphaunt

2 жыл бұрын

I mean you do realize that he only played for his rookie contract and then the substance abuse so 3 year's that's it out of a possible 10 so he is a miss @flirkin1

@itsascaryworld9788

2 жыл бұрын

Cuz he tried to kill someone. He was a bad choice to draft period.

@matthewabela2305

2 жыл бұрын

Because they grade the pick not the player

@matthewabela2305

2 жыл бұрын

Why don’t people get that?

Aldon does not deserve to be a miss. You can’t call someone that had 42 sacks in 3 seasons a miss. He should be a meh at the very least because his own personal demons derailed the start of a HOF level career.

@dangerwhite697

2 жыл бұрын

I just commented under another comment about him and it's the same thought with me.. at one point in San Francisco he was UNBLOCKABLE whipping tackles asses left and right

@brocksells197

2 жыл бұрын

He was absolutely phenomenal, but you don't draft a guy 7th overall just to play 3 seasons. It doesn't matter what he does in that time

@nikninja2233

2 жыл бұрын

@@brocksells197 mattered for Sean taylor, obviously different circumstances but being a great for even 3 years is very good, shazeir only played a handful of seasons aswell and he's good imo

@UnkownSoldier100

2 жыл бұрын

@@nikninja2233 Sean Taylor was murdered and Shazier had a freak injury. Totally different from Aldon Smith who was brought down by bad decisions.

@nikninja2233

2 жыл бұрын

@@UnkownSoldier100 I said it was different circumstances, I understand that, but an amazing start is an amazing start

This draft has at least 8 players who are HOF bound or have a strong case for the HOF (Von Miller, JJ Watt, Julio Jones, Tyron Smith, Cameron Jordan, Richard Sherman, Jason Kelce, Patrick Peterson, Cameron Hayward). That alone makes this draft one of the best ever.

@RockWithYu

2 жыл бұрын

Sherman was likely the steal of the draft. 154th pick in the 5th round - how many busts selected prior to Sherman? Unbelievable. Given the success and profile of his Stanford program you would've thought he be selected higher. Good job by Frisco.

@legendarylboy3153

2 жыл бұрын

Mike Pouncey?

@legendarylboy3153

2 жыл бұрын

@@RockWithYu Tyrod Taylor & Jason Kelce were the steals of the draft!!

@gatienlaurol5793

2 жыл бұрын

@@legendarylboy3153 Pouncey is very good. He’s a 4 Time Pro Bowler but he has no All-Pros to his name.

@RockWithYu

2 жыл бұрын

@@legendarylboy3153 They're good but neither enjoyed Sherman's renown. What an amazing draft.

The craziest part about this draft is that the Jets were selecting 30th 🤯

@JD-ib9zd

2 жыл бұрын

Back to back afc champ appearances in 09 and 10

@Blowyourspot747

2 жыл бұрын

@@JD-ib9zd sadly they have not done anything since and we currently have the longest playoff drought

@JD-ib9zd

2 жыл бұрын

@@Blowyourspot747 that’s right!

@kimyona9746

Жыл бұрын

@@Blowyourspot747 you got your wish. Jets are one of the best teams in the league rn

@pinto_8261

Жыл бұрын

@@kimyona9746 aged like milk in the sun

Jimmy Smith, Anthony Castonzo should be hits maybe even Marcell dareus and aldon smith should at least be a meh

Wow! That's a seriously impressive first round in 2011. So many good names! Thank you NFL Throwback.

According to NFL throwback, Nate Solder was better than Anthony Castanzo

CASTONZO IS A HIT

Aldon smith was a key piece on a talented defense, 42 sacks in 3 years makes calling him a miss a joke

@dankburrito8345

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he smoked weed and weed bad so no hit for Smith, NFL very strict bout weed.

@yetekt6953

10 күн бұрын

He only played 3 seasons when you spend a 7th overall pick on someone you expect more than 3 seasons

One of the best drafts of all time. Multiple future hall of famers.

That 1st round was insane, don’t get me started on the later rounds. This is the one of best class of all time. Fr I remember watching this draft on the summer of me entering middle school

Why does nate solder get a hit for being a ten year starter but Anthony castanzo doesnt?

@Luke-cu7bf

2 жыл бұрын

cause Nate was on the patriots and won rings while Castanzo didn't. Stupid mindset of this guy

It’s crazy how many hall of fame caliber players there were in this this draft. And it’s even crazier that aldon smith was the most talented

@GTLGoat

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm 🤔

@arabianprinceflyeaglesfly1700

Жыл бұрын

He wasn’t

@hulkson8839

Жыл бұрын

@@arabianprinceflyeaglesfly1700 He was he just had some off the field issues.

@arabianprinceflyeaglesfly1700

Жыл бұрын

@@hulkson8839 he was talented but saying he was the most talented with all these hall of famers from this class is a crazy statement

@Aburner960

Жыл бұрын

Von was probably the better prospect julio/jj were debatable aldon is easily a fair pick

Bro Castanzo is a hit. He was underrated asf.

@clutchthepearls3062

2 жыл бұрын

Right? He's a Meh, but Solder is a Hit? That makes no sense. Solder looked like shit once the Patriots let him go to the Giants. Castonzo was an above average LT for his whole career. Can't expect more than that out of a late 1st round pick. PFF has Solder graded higher than Castonzo in only 2 seasons from 2011 to 2019...and 1 of those 2 seasons was higher by like 0.3. Castonzo was better than Solder. Solder just got to play with Brady and Bill, that's all.

@MZPCreations

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

*SPOILERS* HIT - Cam Newton HIT - Von Miller MEH - Marcell Dareus HIT - AJ Green HIT - Patrick Peterson HIT - Julio Jones MISS - Aldon Smith MISS - Jake Locker HIT - Tyron Smith MISS - Blaine Gabbert HIT - JJ Watt MISS - Christian Ponder MISS - Nick Fairley HIT - Robert Quinn HIT - Mike Pouncey HIT - Ryan Kerrigan HIT - Nate Solder MEH - Corey Liuget MEH - Prince Amukamara MISS - Adrian Clayborn MISS - Phil Taylor MEH - Anthony Castonzo MISS - Danny Watkins HIT - Cameron Jordan MEH - James Carpenter MISS - Jonathan Baldwin MEH - Jimmy Smith HIT - Mark Ingram MISS - Gabe Carimi MEH - Muhummad Wilkerson HIT - Cameron Heyward MISS - Derek Sherrod

@videosurfah

2 жыл бұрын

You receive a HIT from me bro....😎

Oh cool, the first pick was Cam Newton and the second pick was his father! The NFL truly brings families together.

@Ynkno

2 жыл бұрын

Huh newton and miller

@DaTiddyKitty

Жыл бұрын

@@Ynkno he’s talking about super bowl 50 where the panthers got stomped

@UGLYBOYwrld

Жыл бұрын

Fraudulent ass ring

Jimmu smith is a hit!!!! If mark ingram is so is jimmy

@videosurfah

2 жыл бұрын

He is the ALL time leader rusher in NO history

This class was fully loaded bruh 🥵🔥

I love how Derek Sherrod's first "highlight" is literally a false start lol

When I heard Mayock say Gabbert had “Sam Bradford like physical tools” I could not help but laugh

@rich4446

5 ай бұрын

Lolol. You gotta remember though this was I think the same year where Bradford had just won ROY. He looked like a star in the making at the time

You can’t give the 49ers a “miss” for Aldon Smith. All of his issues were not production based, but off the field issues that the 49ers or any other team couldn’t really have predicted. When he was on the field he was one of the best d lineman in the league. Definitely not a miss

ALDON SMITH WAS A HIT. I KNOW HE COULDNT STAY ON THE FIELD, BUT HE WAS A HUGE PART OF MULTIPLE DEEP PLAYOFF RUNS AND A NFC CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON.

@dangerwhite697

2 жыл бұрын

I ain't even gonna lie bro at one point in San Fran I literally thought that that boy was unblockable..

@5552515

2 жыл бұрын

He should be a meh absolutely not a miss

@davidrobbins3018

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

I would still call Aldon "meh" maybe even still call him a hit. He was the best pass rusher in the NFL and arguably the best defensive player in 2012.

@matthewgiusti7631

2 жыл бұрын

@Fries I know his off field issues cost him his career, but im not sure that could be reason to give the team a "bust" or "meh" grade. I mean he had 33.5 sacks in his first 32 games. It wasn't like he was injury prone and he got a full 4 years in. calling him a bust is blasphemous

@ericpackers1700

2 жыл бұрын

Daquan bowers had alot of hype

One of the best drafts ever the first one I watched

Im seriously loving this segment. More of these! More : )

A generational draft looking back on it with this vid, wow

I'd say Dareus, Wilkerson, and Smith all deserve to be hits. Yeah, they all dealt with either injuries or off field issues, but in their primes they were unstoppable

Crazy how shitty the QB class was yet this draft is one of the best ever because of the quality and depth of the players at all the other positions.

I keep forgetting that Julio had those long dreads in his rookie season.

Man, what a stacked draft class. Look at the rushers alone. Ryan K, J.J, Von, Quinn, Cameron Jordan, Wilkerson, and Heyward

So I guess 2011 was a good year, most of the guys who didn't work out was because of injuries

Defensive player: *runs, tackles someone* Announcers: "lemme tell ya. Drive. Motor. Power. This kids got it all. Absolute beast. He can run a whole city with that energy."

@johntrelthomas841

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

This was my first draft I got into. My first year being a bengals fan also. The fact I got to see both green and Dalton from the start to the end was amazing while also heart breaking during playoffs.

Jeeze, what an All-Time great draft. Every other pick is a Hall of Famer pick.

I get he didn’t get many accolades, but how is a 10 year starter at tackle not a hit? Do you know how many teams hope for something like that when they draft a lineman?

@kevinburke6055

2 жыл бұрын

He's been terrible for the Giants and being a starter on that god-awful O line is not an accomplishment

@pmbarro

2 жыл бұрын

Cause he's not. That's why.

How do you give Jimmy Smith a meh for being the Ravens starting corner for 11 seasons?

I remember being so hyped for this draft. I was in 7th grade at the time and I would literally watch highlights of damn near every single potential first round pick and I even heavily watched the 2011 combine. I just had a feeling it would be a great first round class and I was actually right! 🔥😂

Still shocked at how many of these great players were drafted side by side

Kind of reminds me of this year's class. Bad QBs (besides came) but pro-bowlers and all-pros everywhere else, especially at DE and Edge Rusher.

@fishii4588

2 жыл бұрын

@@Flirken1 he is a hof QB lmao but he isn't good you know nothing about football

@STEELEAGLES2019

2 жыл бұрын

@@fishii4588 newton isn’t a HOF QB

@fishii4588

2 жыл бұрын

@@Flirken1 so lamar Jackson isnt a good qb because he runs thats the reason cam and lamar are so dominant because of there impact running the ball and catching the defense on there toes and thats why i think cam is a hof qb the most qb tds in nfl history and a sb appearance with a below avg offense

@fishii4588

2 жыл бұрын

@@Flirken1 if you noticed cam newtons best receiver in his prime was either his 1 time 1000+ yard receiver kelvin benjamin or greg olsen you think he wouldve ran as much if he had a great receiver same thing with lamar obviously they wouldve still ran a decent bit with a talented wr but it wouldve been way easier for them to play better in the playoffs when they are banged up after a long season of running an draws and scrambling out the pocket

@fishii4588

2 жыл бұрын

@@Flirken1 in newtons prime he was top five most accurate when the ball traveled past 5 yards downfield his 68% completion percentage was only beaten out by arod, luck and brees, On passes 11-20 yards downfield he was second only to brady, and on 21+ yard throws he had a 49% completion percentage 8th in the entire nfl but he isnt accurate?

This was a good vid nice work

A good amount, of Hall of Famers in this draft.

@richpirhana9521

2 жыл бұрын

Cam Newton isn’t one of them

@ericpackers1700

2 жыл бұрын

War eagle

@UGLYBOYwrld

Жыл бұрын

@@richpirhana9521 he’s borderline, just needs about 2-3 solid season and probably a SB ring

I’m glad von single-handedly won my Broncos a SB

Lots of great talent in this draft but man Nick Farley was a bust

Alison smith is definitely meh. They gots few years of amazing production

My graduation year, Von the best player from this draft.

Just found this channel so much good content!

Damn, as a Niners fan, seeing Aldon Smith breaks me. He had such a promising NFL career but he just couldn’t stay out of trouble. Such a shame.

As a giants fan seeing Nate Solder as a hit When he was with The pats is crazy

Bro, this draft class was so loaded that I speculate these guys were around longer than 2011. Such a deep and talented draft year that changed the NFL

The Vince Lombardi sound bite..”What the hell is going on out here?!” 🤣🤣🤣 #Classic

Probably one of the most stacked draft classes

This draft had so many hits arguably the greatest draft of all time

please keep these coming

I'm so happy Von Miller is now a Buffalo Bill

This draft was AMAZING. Except for the quarterbacks lol

@jacobjones9652

2 жыл бұрын

I mean cam?

Finally this guy is right with number one

@ericpackers1700

2 жыл бұрын

War eagle Auburn cam newton

So, I had the Madden with this rookie class. It was the only Madden that I owned for a long time, I have a soft spot for these guys. Remember creating a team and tearing it up in Franchise with my all-rookie squad

Man the 2011 and 2012 drafts were filled with so much talent.

I’m convinced many of these picks were made “meh” just because of comparison with other guys. “Oh he was a stalwart on a team for a decade? Meh”. That happened at least a few times

@545047

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. Teams are not gonna hold on to a cornerback as a starter for 10 years if they’re not at least above average

Danny Watkins was a big bust I remember that. He was the oldest rookie too I believe when he got drafted 26 yrs old

@ericpackers1700

2 жыл бұрын

Out of Baylor

@mylesgarrett275

2 жыл бұрын

Brandon Weeden was 28 in 2012

@swizzychicken1357

2 жыл бұрын

@@mylesgarrett275 nobody drafting him

@dankburrito8345

2 жыл бұрын

@@swizzychicken1357 What are you talking about? Weeden was a first round pick...

This draft is absolutely loaded

Greatest first round in NFL Draft history, it’s still mind boggling how much talent came out of this draft

I'll die on this hill: not only was aj green the superior draft prospect and right pick for the Bengals ahead of Julio, he was also the better receiver of the 2 through 2016. He didn't play indoors on a fast surface for half the season and had a far inferior QB hence the modest statistical difference between him and Julio during that time span. Green was more sudden and polished, and would have posted insane statistics in those seasons had he been in Julio's spot.

Castonzo was a hit most underrated tackle in the league

So goated as always

Nah but this edge class was mind boggling - jj watt (first ballot hof) - von miller (first ballot hof) - Cameron Hayward (trending towards being a hall of famer) - Cameron jordan (fringe hof) - Aldon smith ( a head case that would’ve walked into the hall of fame) - Robert Quinn - Ryan Kerrigan - Justin Houston All absolute monsters that will likely be lost to the sans of time due to bad luck with accolades

@iambicindeedv267

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

Man this draft was filled with either hits or misses, not too many meh picks. That just tells you how good this draft class was

NFL Throwback this is a GEM!

Cam Jordan and von Miller still ballin at a high level

Like to see alot more of these. This is the juice

The Pouncey Brothers are two of the best Centers in NFL history. Too bad OLinemen are constantly overlooked.

These are my favorite videos

I'd give Adrian Clayborn a Meh instead of a miss. He was always serviceable and played well. Injuries got him.

This was one of the greatest classes ever. A lot of my favorite players came from this class.

It’s crazy to think this draft is so good that drafting a a player that is a starter for a decade or more is considered meh

Pro bowl selections are not that big a deal anymore unless you're the initial Pro bowl selection. All pros matter way more. Would be nice if that qualification could be made.

Excellent draft overall. So many great players.

How is Catonzo not a "Hit?" He was a good to very good starting LT for a decade. He singlehandedly carried the Colts O-line until they drafted Ryan Kelly, Quinton Nelson and Brandon Smith

Annual goated video

Amazing draft class

An all time great draft class

5:33 "Sam Bradford type Physical tools." Wow what a compliment that is.

that poster of julio against Luke will forever be one of my favorite moments as a falcons fan.

the greatest draft of my lifetime by far!!!!!! 83,96,98,01 & 07 are great ones too

My favorite players from this class are Julio Jones, A.J Green, Patrick Peterson and JJ Watt.

Call it a miss but Derek Sherrod basically suffered a career ending leg injury his rookie season. Took almost two years for him to get back on the field and he was not the same guy. Feels worth mentioning otherwise it sounds like he was just a terrible player instead of someone who didn't get his shot.

@Defx10

Жыл бұрын

It's a miss if you don't get anything out of the pick.

Nice recap

This was 👍 🙏 for the 📷 this is why I subscribed to this!

This was such a stacked draft class😂

As a cardinals fan want to thank you Patrick Peterson 🙏 still remember his returns for td his rookie year