: This draft set a record with five players from the University of Kentucky selected in the first round: John Wall (1st overall) DeMarcus Cousins (5th overall) Patrick Patterson (14th overall) Eric Bledsoe (18th overall) Daniel Orton (29th overall)
The 2010 NBA Draft was historic for its concentration of talent from a single school and the emergence of elite wing play. Grad (2010)
: Rob Gronkowski was a second-round pick who far outplayed his slot, earning seven straight elite PFF overall grades and becoming arguably the greatest tight end in history. : This draft set a record with five
: While originally selected 10th overall by the Indiana Pacers , Paul George is widely considered the top pick in modern re-drafts. He remains a standout as one of the last active players from this iconic class. He remains a standout as one of the
: Widely regarded as the "crown jewel" of the class, Trent Williams (4th overall) has remained the highest-graded offensive tackle in the NFL for over 15 years.
: Drafted by the Tennessee Titans , Myron Rolle is perhaps the most accomplished "grad" of the class outside of football. A Rhodes Scholar, he balanced the NFL with academics before retiring to pursue a career as a neurosurgeon at Harvard Medical School.
: Cousins was hailed as an exceptional talent at center, bringing rare size and skill to the post. He earned multiple All-Star nods and established himself as one of the league's most skilled big men before injuries slowed his career.