The 5 biggest Syracuse football NFL Draft busts of the last 30 years

Since the early 1990s, which former Syracuse Orangemen have been the biggest busts after being drafted into the NFL?

Champ Sports Bowl - Syracuse vs Georgia Tech - December 21, 2004
Champ Sports Bowl - Syracuse vs Georgia Tech - December 21, 2004 | Al Messerschmidt/GettyImages
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  • 4 seasons in the league
  • 50 tackles
  • 2 sacks
  • 2 passes defended
Lewis stopped by Barber and Downing
Lewis stopped by Barber and Downing | Doug Pensinger/GettyImages

Eric Downing was drafted 75th overall in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft and then played three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs before closing his short career with a season in San Diego.

Throughout his four seasons in the league, Downing earned just 50 tackles, averaging 12.5 per season.

With a minimal 2 sacks and 2 defended passes, Downing fell well short of meeting the expectations set for him when he first entered the NFL.

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