Every year, there are countless amateur prospects slapped with the “future superstar” label, the majority of whom are selected on Day 1 of the draft and offered a seven-figure signing bonus.
But with such highly regarded players comes the potential for massive disappointment, as a small percentage of prospects are able to reach their respective high ceiling.
So, to usher in the weekend, I thought I’d briefly review five top prospects from the previous decade who never developed as anticipated and failed to reach their potential.
While I took draft position and signing bonus into consideration, this list is based more on athleticism, tools/pitches and perceived ceiling.