Which SEC draftees will enjoy the longest NFL careers?

Much ado is made each season about the NFL Draft's top picks, but long-tenured standouts have come from all levels of selection. Among the SEC's many draftees, some more than others project to stick around.

By Olin Buchanan

April 29, 2013

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Prestige is nice, but longevity beats it like a speedy receiver against a cornerback with a sprained ankle.

Sure, notoriety comes with being a first-round selection in the NFL Draft, but staying in the league is a greater accomplishment. LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell was the first player taken in the 2007 NFL Draft. Alabama cornerback Ramzee Robinson was taken last.

Yet, Robinson’s NFL career lasted longer than Russell’s.

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