Bad stats: 4/10
Role in team success: 7/10
Expectations: 10/10
Overall Bust Index: 21/30
Given his place in American pop culture, labeling Jackson as a "bust" is a bit tone-deaf. His post-Auburn life has been nothing short of a success. He is the only athlete to be named an All-Star in two sports, and he became a national icon with his role in Nike's "Bo Knows" ad campaign.
In judging his NFL career alone, however, Jackson was a bust. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1986 draft by the Buccaneers and refused to sign with the team after they gave him an ultimatum to choose one sport. Though he shined whenever he was on the field, he appeared in just 38 games over four seasons and split carries with Marcus Allen for the majority of his career. For these reasons, Jackson was a bust in the NFL, yet he remains one of the most remarkable athletes of all time.
