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NFL Draft: Biggest offensive busts in Ravens franchise history

By Richard Bradshaw

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Defensive end Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 4: Defensive end Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Breshad Perriman #18 of the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE – OCTOBER 11: Mark Clayton #89 of the Baltimore Ravens misses a late game pass during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 17-14. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE – OCTOBER 11: Mark Clayton #89 of the Baltimore Ravens misses a late game pass during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 17-14. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) /

7. Mark Clayton:

Career stats with Baltimore: 234 receptions, 3,116-yards, 12 touchdowns

Our first, first round selection makes the list in the form of Mark Clayton. The second of three first round wide receivers in franchise history, Clayton was drafted 22nd overall out of Oklahoma State as a failed attempt to replace another Ravens wide receiver bust (more on him later). Instead, Clayton was just a bag of mixed results who broke fan’s hearts consistently.

Clayton had a injury plagued rookie season, that still saw the 5’10” 195-lbs. receiver nab 44 receptions for 471-yards and three total touchdowns. Clayton followed up his rookie season with a spectacular sophomore campaign with a 67/939/5 stat line. However, after his 2006 season, Clayton tumbled down to bust status.

Clayton had just 1,706-yards and five touchdowns over his final three seasons with Baltimore. Clayton simply struggled with consistency and was eventually buried behind guys like Derrick Mason, Todd Heap, and even Ray Rice.

A solid sophomore campaign keeps Clayton from being higher on this list. Nonetheless, he remains a bust a large reason fans associate receivers Baltimore drafts to be busts. With the hopes he provided fans, the sting of this miss still hurts.

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