The last seven No. 1 overall NFL Draft picks have had varying degrees of success in their professional careers. Here's a comprehensive look at each player's trajectory:

Trevor Lawrence (2021) - Jacksonville Jaguars

• Highly touted prospect from Clemson
• Struggled in rookie year under Urban Meyer (12 TDs, 17 INTs)
• Shows promise under new coach Doug Pederson
• Career still developing

Joe Burrow (2020) - Cincinnati Bengals

• Led LSU to national title and won Heisman
• Recovered from rookie year ACL/MCL tears
• Threw for 4,611 yards and 34 TDs in 2021
• Led Bengals to Super Bowl appearance
• Established himself as an elite QB

Kyler Murray (2019) - Arizona Cardinals

• Heisman winner at Oklahoma
• AP Offensive Rookie of the Year
• Two Pro Bowl selections
• 70 passing TDs and 20 rushing TDs in first three seasons
• Led Cardinals to 2022 playoffs

Baker Mayfield (2018) - Cleveland Browns

• Initial success with Browns (49 TDs first two seasons)
• Led Cleveland to playoffs in 2020
• Struggled in 2021 with injuries
• Replaced by Deshaun Watson in 2022

Myles Garrett (2017) - Cleveland Browns

• Three-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro
• Career-high 16 sacks in 2021
• Established as elite pass-rusher
• Cornerstone of Browns defense

Jared Goff (2016) - Los Angeles Rams

• Two Pro Bowl selections
• Led Rams to Super Bowl LIII
• Traded to Detroit Lions in 2021
• Career in decline as starter

Jameis Winston (2015) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Pro Bowl rookie season
• Led NFL in passing yards (5,109) in 2019
• Struggled with turnovers (30 INTs in 2019)
• Now a backup quarterback

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