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Where are they now? No. 1 Draft Picks

No. 1 Draft Picks Where are they now? No. 1 NFL draft picks Do you remember Auburn’s two-sport phenom, running back Bo Jackson, running circles around every player in the SEC? Or how about "The Juice," who established himself at USC as one of the best college running backs ever. He was then picked in the first round of the NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. Both of these athletes were both No.1 draft picks. So where are they now? JaMarcus Russell Russell  was drafted first overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL draft. After an amazing career as a Bayou Bengal, high expectations were placed on Russell. But trouble seemed to follow him immediately, when Russell held out in training camp. Michael Vick Vick  was drafted as the No. 1 pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001 after leading his Hokies to the national championship game.Vick's stint with the Falcons was cut short when he was convicted of running an illegal blood sport. He served 18 months in prison...

Bad boys of sports

Meet the Bad Boys of Pro Sports Dennis Rodman, Pete Rose & Michael Phelps are just a few of the famous athletes who excelled at the game but went out of bounds in their personal lives. Bad boys of sports They've been accused of murder, have done prison time, cheated and, in one case, bit an opponent's ear. Playing nice? Not these guys. Dennis Rodman Can a bad boy be in the Hall of Fame? Apparently so, but his nicknames give you a sense of what you're getting with this multi-divorced, wrestling, drunk-driving, convicted batterer and "Celebrity Rehab" star. Oh, and Rodman has a unique flair for fashion, too. Ty Cobb Though he set 90 baseball records and is in the baseball Hall of Fame, Ty Cobb was surly and aggressive and was described by one newspaper as being "daring to the point of dementia." What was his nickname? Mike Tyson An undisputed heavyweight boxing champ with facial tattoos, Mike Tyson may be best known for his conviction for this crime an...