With the 2017 NFL Draft happening on Thursday, TCU has seen its fair share of former athletes drafted and play in the league. While some have gone on and made a big impact in the sport and have become huge playmakers on and off the field, others didn’t have quite that success, Either through injury, criminal reasons or performance, they never quite reached the NFL standard.
Here’s a look at TCU’s top three biggest draft surprises and busts:
LaDainian Tomlinson: When someone thinks of TCU football, L.T. easily comes to mind. In his time at TCU, Tomlinson helped the Frogs win their first bowl game, set a NCAA FBS record for most rushing yards in a single game, win the Doak Walker Award as the nation's best running back and was a finalist for the 2000 Heisman Trophy.