Often Injured Mingo proving worth as bust

Do injuries count when classifying a bust? If so, Barkevious Mingo is well on his way to that label. After being taken sixth overall in the 2013 draft, Mingo has racked up a mediocre seven sacks in two seasons, while sustaining a bevy of injuries.

It’s clear that being taken that high in the draft brings on a big burden to be an elite pass rusher. Checkout the money Mario Williams, J.J. Watt, and Ndamukong Suh have made for getting to the quarterback. It’s a highly sought after skill.

Related: Why this is Barkevious Mingo’s last chance

For a player trying to prove his worth as a viable NFL starter, Mingo will be gone for what looks like a month after having arthroscopic knee surgery to repair…