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Tennessee football: Former Vol still considered this franchise’s biggest draft bust

26 Nov 1995: Quarterback Heath Shuler #5 of the Washington Redskins sets to throw during the NFC match up against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 14-7 at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allspor

It’s ironic that quarterback Peyton Manning is considered one of the greatest NFL Draft successes of all time when you consider who directly preceded him at Tennessee football. The irony is magnified when you consider that his successor is one of the Brady Six.

Just over a week after Aaron Tallent of Athlon tabbed Manning as the greatest No.