(S22) - PT3 - Boom or Bust

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When it comes to worst draft picks ever, it's hard not to talk about the first player ever drafted in the history of the league, defensive tackle JJ Reigns. There was just so much hype for this guy and the skillset he could bring into the league. In a draft littered with future pro bowlers and Hall of Famers, Reigns was seen as a surefire top 3 pick. He ended up going first overall to Orange County after rumors that Josh Garden might end up being a bit of a toxic player. Needless to say, Garden went on to have a ridiculous career while many players in the league may say "who?" if you were to ask them about Reigns. Of course, Orange County has had an incredible run in the league despite this pick so it may not be fair to call this the absolute worst pick of all time. But considering Reigns barely got above 200 TPE, it certainly wasn't one of the best first overall picks. I think that the pick is really more disappointing than simply bad. Shaka is an extremely successful sim league veteran, I've won championships in SBA with him myself. He seemed absolutely pumped to be a part of the NSFL and I think people simply expected that he would continue his history of success here. Makes you wonder what might have happened had Garden gone first overall as many expected. Hard to believe the Otters could have done any better considering whiffing on their first pick ever.