The Indianapolis Colts, like every other team, has had multiple draft picks that were highly touted coming into the league but couldn't have any success when they stepped onto the field.

Let's breakdown the five biggest NFL busts in Colts history.

5. Dedric Mathis, 1996, 2nd Round, 51st Overall

Dedric Mathis was selected in the second round in the same draft they took Marvin Harrison. Harrison had an elite career with the Colts, but Mathis was the exact opposite. Mathis appeared in all 16 games as a rookie, but it was mostly filled with challenges. They brought him to help lock down the secondary, but instead all he did was a struggle.

Mathis had difficulty against receivers and frequently saw himself beaten in coverage. After two seasons with the Colts, the team released him. There were no other teams that took a chance on Mathis and he eventually retired.

4. Trev Alberts, 1994, 1st Round, 5th Overall

Coming out of Nebraska, there was all kinds of hype surrounding linebacker Trev Alberts. In in 1993, Alberts won the Dick Butkus Award given to the best linebacker in the country. When the Colts selected him fifth overall in the 1994 draft, the hope was he could be a star and be the centerpiece to build around on defense.

During his rookie season, Alberts played in only five games, recording five tackles and two sacks. During his second season, he played in 15 games, but injuries hurt him during his third season playing just nine games.

After the 1996 season, Alberts hung up his cleats for good.

3. Shane Curry, 1991, 2nd Round, 40th Overall

Shane Curry was a part of some of the best team's in Miami Hurricanes history, but that didn't translate to the NFL. Curry was mostly a non-factor on the field, and he had issues causing any problems for opposing offensive lines. He played in nine games with zero starts and only racked up one sack.

After one season with the Colts, they released him, and no other team ever gave him another chance. If Curry would have been drafted higher he could be number one on this list because he only lasted one season in the NFL.

2. Steve Emtman, 1992, 1st Round, 1st Overall

Steve Emtman was selected with the 1st overall pick in the 1992 draft, and the hope was he could be a star defensive end for the team, A lot of Emtman's problems in the NFL came because of the injuries he suffered. Nine games into his rookie season he blew out his left knee.

During his second season, Emtman ruptured a disc in his neck but continued to play. He played three more games before having to sit out the rest of the year.

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He played one more season before the Colts released him. With the Colts, he played in 18 games total recording 121 tackles and five sacks.

1. Jeff George, 1990, 1st Round, 1st Overall

Jeff George's draft selection was a disaster from the beginning. The Colts traded up to get George, and then rewarded him with the biggest rookie contract in NFL history. George was playing for his hometown team, but that didn't seem to change his attitude toward the situation.

He got into fights with fans and also had issues with head coach Ted Marchibroda. He had issues adjusting to life in the NFL and at times would forget called plays.

With the Colts, George started 49 games and only managed to lead the Colts to 15 wins. George did play in the NFL through the 2001 season, but his time with the Colts was a complete disaster.