Back in 2013, the Colts spent their first round draft pick on Florida State defensive end Bjoern Werner. The hope was that he’d translate to a 3-4 pass rushing outside linebacker (or EDGE rusher) and be the team’s next “Robert Mathis.”
After his rookie year, Werner was thrust into the starting role in 2014 as Mathis tore his Achilles tendon and was lost for the season. Werner struggled all year long, finishing with just four sacks and was a scratch in the playoffs.
The Colts cut Werner this offseason, cementing his status as a first round draft bust for the Colts.