He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, selected by the Oakland Raiders—a moment that seemed promising at the time, but ultimately, he became known as one of the biggest busts in NFL history. Before all the hype and headlines, he made a name for himself playing college football at LSU, where he led the team to a memorable victory over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. That performance had fans buzzing and scouts taking serious notice. Interestingly, he comes from football royalty—his cousin is none other than Marshawn Lynch, the Pro Bowl running back who carved out a legendary career in the league. Despite the high expectations and family legacy, his own path didn’t unfold as many had hoped. Still, you can’t deny the spotlight that followed him, especially after being chosen first overall.
He was big and strong—really built like a powerhouse—and could throw a football incredibly far without even breaking a sweat. I mean, you’d think someone with that kind of natural talent would go far, especially in the NFL. But here’s the thing: despite all that physical ability, he just didn’t have the work ethic needed to keep up at that elite level. It’s one thing to have raw skill, but consistency, discipline, and drive matter just as much. And honestly, it seemed like he struggled with those aspects. As a result, things didn’t work out long-term with the Raiders, and by 2009, he ended up leaving the team. You can’t help but wonder what might’ve been if he had put in the extra effort.