A former Nebraska offensive lineman has been named the greatest draft pick at his draft slot. ESPN’s Ben Solak selected Will Shields as the greatest No. 74 draft pick in NFL history.
Shields played for the Cornhuskers from 1989 to 1992. He was a two-time All-American and the 1992 Outland Trophy winner. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the No. 74 pick in the 1993 NFL draft.
He would play for the Chiefs for his entire career. During that time, he was a seven-time All-Pro and a 12-time Pro Bowler. He was also the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in 2003.
“But Shields, who never missed a game in 14 years for the Chiefs, cleared them both — 224 games, 223 starts, never inactive. He made every Pro Bowl from 1995 to 2006.”
Shields is one of three Hall of Famers drafted with the No. 74 pick. Running back Curtis Martin and tight end Charlie Sanders were also taken with the No. 74 pick.
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