For example, the Miami Dolphins took wide receiver Jaylen Waddle with the No. 6 overall pick in 2021. Waddle, who has averaged just over 1,000 receiving yards per season, has been quite good. However, players picked shortly after him, including Penei Sewell, Patrick Surtain II and Micah Parsons, have become perennial Pro Bowlers.

The last of the Vikings' first four selections from the 2022 draft may be fighting for a roster spot in 2025. Minnesota took Penn State linebacker Kobe King in the sixth round. King brings special teams ability right away and can play downhill, a more requisite play style to that of Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace, Jr. than Asamoah provides.