5 NFL players labeled busts who went on to become superstars ft. Derrick Henry
Coming out of the NFL Draft, every single prospect wants to impress on the biggest stage right away. In recent times, we’ve seen superstars such as Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson immediately light up the league.
However, some of the best NFL players didn’t immediately acclimatize to the league. These players were initially seen as busts by many fans and analysts before turning their careers around, leaving many embarrassed with their takes. Here are five such examples.
#5 – Reggie Bush
Coming out of USC, running back Reggie Bush was the most hyped-up player in ages, and the New Orleans Saints took him second-overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. Despite the ridiculous college tape, Bush initially failed to live up to expectations in the pros, never rushing for over 600 yards during his time in NOLA.
However, after moving to the Miami Dolphins for the 2011 season, Bush excelled, immediately posting his first 1,000-yard rushing season. He would rush for 986 yards the following year, and then another 1,000 yards for the Detroit Lions in 2013.
While never living up to the hype he initially generated, Bush was hardly a bust, despite being labeled as such early on.
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#4 – Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry may be one of the best running backs in football in 2022, but there was a time when some called him a bust. After being drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2016, Henry was a backup to DeMarco Murray for the early years of his career. In fact, he only rushed for 490 yards and 744 yards in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
However, Henry took over the starting role in 2018 and excelled, rushing for 1,000 yards in three successive years. This run included his historic 2020 season, where he rushed for 2,027 yards, had 17 touchdowns and won the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year.
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