Carson Palmer

Cincinnati Bengals · QB · USC

At a 40% bust line

FAIR

Value vs slot

139% of what pick #1 usually produces

this pick

0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+

The numbers

196Ledger points earned

141Expected for this slot

12Seasons as a starter

3Pro Bowls

0All-Pro selections

2Other MVP-vote seasons

182Games played

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What fans are saying

Carson Palmer: 2003 NFL Draft, pick #1

Carson Palmer (QB, USC) was the 1st overall pick in round 1 of the 2003 NFL Draft, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals. Through 182 games he has earned 196 ledger points against about 141 expected for that slot, or 139% of par. At DraftLedger's default 40% bust line that makes him a solid pick.

See the whole 2003 NFL Draft class, or nearby picks: #2 Charles Rogers, #3 Andre Johnson, #4 Dewayne Robertson. How grades work.