Here is every player selected with the 29th overall pick in the NFL Draft since 2000
When the Tennessee Titans selected Georgia offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson with the 29th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, it was called “at least a slight reach” by NFL Media’s Gennaro Filice and Dan Parr.
As it turns out, that was a charitable reaction.
Wilson was suspended for a week for violating team rules and appeared in just one game as a rookie. After the season, Wilson tweeted he was done playing for the Titans. Although he deleted the tweet, Wilson was traded to the Dolphins.
Miami cut Wilson a short time later after he “showed up late for his physical, late for his team orientation and skipped two optional workouts that he had committed to attend,” as the Miami Herald reported.
That story noted Wilson had refused the Dolphins’ help to get his “life back on track.” He was briefly with the Giants practice squad but is currently a free agent.
The Kansas City Chiefs hold the 29th pick in the NFL Draft and undoubtedly hope they won’t select a draft bust like Wilson. It’s not all bad news. Since 2000, there have been some excellent players available at No. 29, including safety Harrison Smith and center Nick Mangold.
Here is a look at each player chosen 29th overall in the NFL Draft since 2000.
2021: Packers select DB Eric Stokes, Georgia
Skinny: Started 14 games as a rookie for Green Bay
2020: Titans select T Isaiah Wilson, Georgia
Skinny: A free agent after spending time with three franchises
2019: Seahawks select DE L.J. Collier, TCU
Skinny: He’s made 37 career starts for Seattle
2018: Jaguars select DT Taven Bryan, Florida
Skinny: Signed with the Browns after four seasons with Jacksonville
2017: Browns select TE David Njoku, Miami (Fla.)
Skinny: He’s had 148 career receptions for Cleveland
2016: Cardinals select DT Robert Nkemdiche, Mississippi
Skinny: Now a free agent, he’s played for Arizona, Seattle and Miami
2015: Colts select WR Phillip Dorsett, Miami (Fla.)
Skinny: Heads into 2022 season with Houston, the fifth team of his career
2014: Patriots select DT Dominique Easley, Florida
Skinny: Had just six starts in four seasons (two with Rams, two with New England)
2013: Vikings select WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee
Skinny: Four-time All-Pro who has been in four Pro Bowls and played for five teams
2012: Vikings select DB Harrison Smith, Notre Dame
Skinny: An All-Pro who has made six Pro Bowls, including last season, with Minnesota
2011: Bears select T Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
Skinny: Appeared in 26 games in four seasons with Chicago, Tampa Bay, Atlanta
2010: Jets select DB Kyle Wilson, Boise State
Skinny: Intercepted four passes in six NFL seasons with Jets and Saints
2009: Giants select WR Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina
Skinny: Had 75 or more receptions twice with New York and played seven NFL seasons
2008: 49ers select DT Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
Skinny: Played in just 11 games with three teams in his career
2007: Cowboys select G Ben Grubbs, Auburn
Skinny: Two-time Pro Bowler with Dallas, finished his career in 2015 with the Chiefs
2006: Jets select C Nick Mangold, Ohio State
Skinny: A two-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler in 11 seasons
2005: Colts select DB Marlin Jackson, Michigan
Skinny: Played just five seasons in the NFL but was in Super Bowl XLI
2004: Falcons select WR Michael Jenkins, Ohio State
Skinny: Had 50+ receptions three times in seven seasons with Atlanta and Minnesota
2003: Packers select LB Nick Barnett, Oregon State
Skinny: Started 139 games in 11 seasons with Green Bay, Buffalo and Washington
2002: Bears select T Marc Colombo, Boston College
Skinny: Appeared in just 19 games with Chicago but was a five-year starter for Dallas
2001: Rams select DT Ryan Pickett, Ohio State
Skinny: Played for 14 seasons with Rams, Packers and Texans
2000: Jaguars select WR R. Jay Soward, Southern Cal
Skinny: Appeared in 13 games as a rookie, then was suspended for second season
