The best NFL fourth-round draft picks in the history of each franchise

Green had a spectacular peak for the Cardinals in the mid-1980s, with three 1,000-yard seasons including leading the league in receiving touchdowns in 1983 and receiving yards the following year. He made the Pro Bowl in both of those seasons and had a strong 14-year career.

Garza made a limited contribution for Atlanta over four seasons before becoming a reliable starter for Chicago for 10 years. He had 176 starts in his 14-year NFL career.

Baltimore has been a factory for edge rusher development, as was the case with Smith. The fourth-round pick was never a full-time starter in four seasons with Baltimore, but he was able to cash in with Green Bay in 2019 after recording 8.5 sacks for the Ravens in 2018. Now with Minnesota, Smith has been a Pro Bowler in three of the last four seasons, recording 36 sacks over that time.

Buffalo has quite a track record with fourth-round picks, selecting Hall of Famers Reed and Paul Warfield (1964). Reed was the primary receiver in Buffalo’s dynastic 1990s run, making seven consecutive Pro Bowls and recording four 1,000-yard seasons. He played 16 NFL seasons, 15 with the Bills.

Garcia has seen the most NFL starts of any Panthers fourth-rounder (92), showing a strong six-year run with Carolina. He played nine seasons in the league.

Barnes had a fantastic NFL career, making six Pro Bowls in 14 seasons. He played only three years in Chicago before going to the Giants and Browns and had 45 career interceptions.

Atkins has a good shot at being enshrined in Canton after an outstanding 11-year career in Cincinnati. He made eight Pro Bowls, recording 75.5 sacks as an interior defensive lineman.

Marshall played only one season in Cleveland before making his mark with the Vikings. His productive 20-year career included two Pro Bowls and 130.5 career sacks.

It’s rare in the modern NFL to find a starting quarterback in the fourth round, especially one as productive as Prescott. He’s become the face of the Cowboys since replacing Tony Romo, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and making two Pro Bowls in his first seven seasons.

Marshall was one of the top wideouts in the league for much of his 13-year NFL career. He made six Pro Bowls, including two in four years with the Broncos. He finished his career with eight 1,000-yard seasons and over 12,000 yards for his career.

Brown had a terrific 10-year career that included a streak of six consecutive Pro Bowls. He finished his career with 79 sacks, playing seven seasons in Detroit and three years for the Rams.

Kramer was inducted into the Hall of Fame after 11 excellent seasons in Green Bay. He won five championships with the team and was an All-Pro five times. The team has also found fourth-round success more recently with offensive linemen David Bakhtiari and Josh Sitton.

Jones has been one of the league’s best centers for much of his 11-year career. After playing in Houston for four seasons, he moved on to the Titans and made his first Pro Bowl in 2022.

Logan had an excellent 10-year career with Baltimore, making three Pro Bowls. He finished his career with 34 interceptions.

Garrard sat on the sidelines for much of his early career before a productive run as Jacksonville’s starting quarterback from 2006-2010. The mobile quarterback made the Pro Bowl in 2009 and was 39-37 in his career as a starter.

Allen was an incredible find out of Idaho State. He recorded 136 career sacks in his 12-year career, making five Pro Bowls. Allen led the league in sacks twice, once in KC and once with Minnesota.

Branch played his entire 14-year career with the Raiders en route to the Hall of Fame. He made four Pro Bowls and led the NFL in touchdown receptions twice.

Sproles redefined what a running back could be, playing in the NFL for 15 years despite his 5-foot-6 height. Primarily a third-down back and kick returner, he made three Pro Bowls later in his career with the Eagles and had 553 receptions for his career. The Chargers also drafted Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson in the fourth round of the AFL Draft in 1961, but he opted to sign with the 49ers as an NFL first-rounder that same year.

Cowan played 15 seasons with the Rams after going in the fourth round and was a starter for most of that time. He made three Pro Bowls from 1968-1970.

McMichael wasn’t a standout, but he had a productive 11-year career with the Dolphins, Rams, and Chargers. His best season was in 2004 when he recorded 73 catches for 791 yards. Miami also drafted star quarterback Joe Theismann in the fourth round in 1971, but he failed to sign.

Griffen developed into a star for the Vikings, eventually making four Pro Bowls and recording double-digit sacks three times. He had 85.5 career sacks over his 12-year NFL career.

Samuel was an outstanding NFL starter in his 11-year career with the Patriots, Eagles, and Falcons. He made four Pro Bowls and led the league in interceptions twice. New England also drafted MVP quarterback Rich Gannon in the fourth round in 1987 but immediately traded him after he refused to play defensive back.

Evans very well could have put together a Hall of Fame resume in 12 NFL seasons. He made six consecutive Pro Bowls with the Saints and was first-team All-Pro four times. New Orleans also drafted Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen in the fourth round of the 1982 draft.

Carson played 13 seasons with the Giants, making nine Pro Bowls in his Hall of Fame NFL career. He also won one Super Bowl with the Giants.

Cotchery’s NFL peak was relatively short, but he had a very productive career over 12 seasons. He had 82 catches for 1,130 yards in 2007 and finished his career with over 6,600 receiving yards.

The Hall of Famer Jurgensen played seven seasons in Philadelphia and 11 years with Washington, making five Pro Bowls. He didn’t get a chance to be a regular starter until his fifth season, but still led the league in touchdown passes five times.

Stallworth was among four NFL Hall of Famers selected in Pittsburgh’s storied 1974 draft. In 14 seasons with Pittsburgh, Stallworth made three Pro Bowls and recorded over 1,000 yards receiving three times. He won four Super Bowls with the Steelers.

San Francisco had quite a fourth round in 1986, selected Haley 96th overall and Pro Bowler Steve Wallace five picks later. Haley made the Hall of Fame after a 13-year career that included five Pro Bowls and five Super Bowls with the 49ers and Cowboys. He recorded 100.5 sacks in his career.

Wright was a key contributor to Seattle’s elite 2010s defenses alongside Bobby Wagner. He made only one Pro Bowl but recorded over 100 tackles five times in 11 seasons.

Mayberry played his entire 10-year career with the Bucs and never missed a game. He made the Pro Bowl in his final three seasons before retirement.

The Titans franchise has a storied history of finding elite wideouts in the fourth round with Joiner, Steve Largent (1976), and Derrick Mason (1997). Joiner had his most productive years later in his career with the Chargers but started his career with the Oilers, playing four seasons. He made three Pro Bowls in San Diego and recorded over 1,000 yards receiving four times.

Washington selected Robert Griffin III and Cousins in the same draft back in 2012. While Griffin’s career was sidetracked due to injuries, Cousins has been a solid starter for most of his time. Cousins has made four Pro Bowls, two since leaving Washington for Minnesota.