When conducting my research, I noticed that many busts could be characterized by recurring themes. I have summarized these themes by presenting them as 7 Lessons from Highly Ineffective NFL Draft Picks. 1. There's no such thing as a sure thing 2. When in doubt, draft offensive linemen and avoid receivers 3. Don't reach with the pick 4. Character matters 5. Avoid players who have peaked already 6. Avoid QBs who were interception leaders in college 7. Get to camp on time Hypothetically, these NFL draft lessons can be applied going forward to help teams avoid making similar mistakes. Regardless, you can apply them when evaluating the draft decisions made by your favorite team.