JaMarcus Russell's gigantic 6'6", 300 pound frame was in high demand after 6,625 passing yards, 52 TDs and stunning Sugar Bowl performance for LSU. He was drafted by the Raiders as the first overall pick in 2007, and they sorely regretted the decision, as Russell didn't apply himself properly after landing his $68 million contract. He was frequently slapped with the 'lazy' tag, and show no desire to improve his form, meaning that by the end of his three seasons in Oakland, he only managed 16 TDs compared to 23 interceptions. Soon after, he was arrested for possessing codeine and dropped out of the league, miserably.
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