#6 - OT Tony Mandarich

Picked 2nd Overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers

Going into the 1989 NFL Draft, Tony Mandarich was considered the greatest offensive lineman prospect ever. The Packers passed on Hall Of Famers Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas, Deion Sanders, Steve Atwater, Eric Metcalf, and Andre Rison in the 1989 draft to select the “Incredible Bulk.” Mandarich posted insane measurables in pre-draft workouts:

6’6″

330 lbs.

4.65 Forty Yard Dash

30″ Vertical Jump

10′ 3″ Standing Jump

39 Bench Reps of 225lbs.

After a contract holdout, forcing him to miss the first week of his rookie season, he was never able to live up to expectations in 3 years with the Packers. His attitude also made him an unfavorable teammate. He was quoted “I am not like other players, I am Tony Mandarich, and they have to understand that. If they don’t like it, that is just the way I am and they are going to learn to like it.” Mandarich admitted to steroid use in 2008, but blamed poor work ethic for his failures as an NFL player.

Currently: founder of Mandarich Media Group which specializes in photography, video production, web design, search engine optimization, and Internet marketing

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One Comment

1. Phil

   November 30, 2014 at 7:45 pm

   what about Art Schlister ? Blair Thomas ? Vernon Gholsten ?

   Reply