We’re all excited for Trae Waynes to lock down every top wide receiver the Minnesota Vikings face in 2015, seeing that he’s as close to a sure thing there is coming out of this NFL Draft. Yet, for every Waynes there’s a draft bust who breaks our hearts with heaping spoonfuls of potential unfulfilled. Here’s our list of The 3 Biggest Draft Busts In Minnesota Vikings History.
3. Troy Williamson (#7 in 2005)
After trading away Randy Moss, the Vikings were in need of another home-run threat to replace him in the passing game. Williamson had all the tangible tools to do just that, but he never put his blazing speed to good use in the Twin Cities. The South Carolina product caught just 79 passes and posted only three touchdowns in three seasons (39 games) with the team. You can call him Diet Randy Moss, but even that may be stretching it.
2. DJ Dozier (#14 in 1987)
Eleven seasons had gone by with the Vikings finishing outside the top 10 in total rushing year in and year out, so the front office tabbed Dozier to end that streak with a vengeance. What he did, however, was peter out in a cloud of smoke. In 37 games spanning five years with the Vikings, Dozier rushed for 643 yards total. That's an average of just over 17 yards per game. Not exactly a value pick at #14.
1. Art Riley (#52 in 1975)
Riley was a celebrated prospect in 1975, regardless of falling to the #52 slot, thanks to a resume including two letter-winning years, two trips to the Rose Bowl, and a spot on the 1974 USC Trojans national championship team. However, the mammoth defensive tackle never realized his promise in Minnesota. In fact, he never made the team's roster. So, we'll just say this one didn't work out.
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