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Former 1st-Round NFL Draft Picks with the Most Untapped Potential

The NFL draft is far from a sure thing. Even players taken in the first round can flame out or fail to develop into reliable starters—and that's if they even get a reasonable opportunity to flourish.

Whether due to poor schematic fit, under-utilization or a poor supporting cast, some players simply haven gotten the chance to reach their full potential. These are the players we'll be examining here.

We'll take a look at some recent first-round picks—with three or fewer years of NFL experience—who have flashed talent either as a pro or coming into the NFL but have yet to be unleashed.