Are you ready for some football? It’s that time of year—the NFL teams have picked their players and spring training is about to begin. Looking back, we’ll consider who soared and who fumbled—on and off the field—with the best and worst NFL drafts of all time!

Art Schlichter: Worst
Drafted to the Colts in 1982, Schlichter was not only a disappointment on the field, his gambling problems landed him in over $700,000 in debt! Schlichter was refused the opportunity to sign another contract and eventually he was arrested for being involved in a multimillion-dollar sports betting operation. In 1988, Schlichter filed for bankruptcy.

Andre Ware: Worst
Being the first black quarterback to win the Heisman, expectations were high for Andre Ware. The Lions drafted Ware in 1988 with hopes of him leading Detroit to its first Super Bowl title. Unfortunately, Ware was unable to hack it and instead played for the Canadian Football League and NFL Europe.

Heath Shuler: Worst
Picked to be the next big thing, Shuler was drafted by the Redskins with high hopes. But he paled in comparison to his fellow teammate Gus Frerotte and lost quarterback status as a rookie. Soon Shuler was traded to the Saints in 1997, but shortly after a foot injury ended his football career. But all ended well for Shuler as he is now a member of the House of Representatives for his home state.

Peyton Manning: Best
In 1998, Manning joined the Colts. During his first ten years in the NFL, Manning surpasses any quarterback’s first ten years and has led to more wins and passes. He’s also second on the all time passer rating list. But, Manning may be most well known for his win at the Super Bowl, which earned him two MVP awards.

John Elway: Best
Known for his perseverance, Elway won two consecutive Super Bowls the last two years of his career—earning him Super Bowl MVP the last game of his career. During his 16-year career, Elway was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. But Elway was not only a gifted football athlete; he was also drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 1979 baseball draft.

Barry Sanders: Best
Drafted to the Lions in 1989, the slight 5’8’’ agile Sanders went on to rush over 1,000 yards in only ten seasons. Sanders made it to the Pro-Bowl every seasons and averaged five yards per carry for his career. When Sanders retired, he was just short of being the all-time leading rusher for his career.