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Notable First Round Picks Over the Years
A look at some noteworthy players the Bolts have drafted in the first round over the years.
S Derwin James - 2018 - Pick 17 - FSU
WR Mike Williams - 2017 - Pick 7 - Clemson
DE Joey Bosa - 2016 - Pick 3 - Ohio State
RB Melvin Gordon - 2015 - Pick 15 - Wisconsin
CB Jason Verrett - 2014 - Pick 25 - TCU
DE Melvin Ingram - 2012 - Pick 18 - South Carolina
DT Corey Liuget - 2011 - Pick 18 - Illinois
RB Ryan Mathews - 2010 - Pick 12 - Fresno State
CB Antonio Cromartie - 2006 - Pick 19 - FSU
LB Shawne Merriman (left) - 2005 - Pick 12 - Maryland
QB Philip Rivers - 2004 - NC State / Acquired via Draft Day trade
CB Quentin Jammer - 2002 - Pick 5 - Texas
RB LaDainian Tomlinson -Â 2001 - Pick 5 - TCU
LB Junior Seau - 1990 - Pick 5 - USC.
DE Leslie O'Neal - 1986 - Pick 8 - Oklahoma State
DB Gill Byrd - 1983 - Pick 22 - San Jose State
TE Kellen Winslow - 1979 - Pick 13 - Missouri
DT Gary Johnson (left) - 1975 - Pick 8 - Grambling State
T Russ Washington - 1968 - Pick 4 - Missouri
