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Pat Tillman was selected near the end of the draft with the 226th pick by the Arizona Cardinals . 1998 NBA Draft: The Era of "Tweeners" Redoing the 1998 NBA Draft - The Players' Tribune

Held on , this draft is defined by the high-stakes choice at the very top: Peyton Manning or Ryan Leaf . Pat Tillman was selected near the end of

The Indianapolis Colts chose Manning #1 overall, while the San Diego Chargers took Leaf at #2. Manning became a 5-time MVP and Hall of Famer; Leaf is often cited as one of the biggest draft busts. Manning became a 5-time MVP and Hall of

Beyond Manning, this draft yielded three other legends: Charles Woodson (#4), Randy Moss (#21), and Alan Faneca (#26). 1998 NFL Draft: Manning vs

The are legendary for producing some of the greatest athletes in sports history—and some of the most famous "what if" moments. 1998 NFL Draft: Manning vs. Leaf