Drafts / 2003 / Carson Palmer
2003 draft · round 1 · pick #1

Carson Palmer

Cincinnati Bengals · QB · USC

B
At a 40% bust line
FAIR
Value vs slot
136% of what pick #1 usually produces
0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+
The numbers
184Ledger points earned
135Expected for this slot
12Seasons as a starter
3Pro Bowls
0All-Pro selections
182Games played

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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 184 ledger points against about 135 expected for that slot, or 136% 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.