Our continuation of the series looking at the Bengals 10 worst draft picks when drafting from a top 10 position:

10. Greg Cook, QB, University of Cincinnati, 5th Overall Pick in 1969
9. Justin Smith, DE, University of Missouri, 4th Overall Pick in 2001
8. Dan Wilkinson, DT, The Ohio State University, 1st Overall Pick 1994
7. Ricky Hunley, LB, University of Arizona, 7th Overall Pick in 1984

6. Peter Warrick, WR, Florida State University, 4th Overall Pick in 2000

P-Dub may have been a bust, but he is responsible for one of the best days of my life. I am referring to November 16th, 2003, the day the 4-5 Bengals met the 9-0 Kansas City Chiefs. The news going into the game was Chad Johnson’s guarantee of victory, and how that might motivate the Chiefs. However, once the game got going, Peter Warrick provided the difference. That day P-Dub had 6 catches for 114 yards and 4 punt returns for 84 yards. The two monumental plays he delivered that day came 6 minutes apart in the fourth quarter. First, with the Bengals leading 10-6, Warrick took a punt 68 yards for a TD to put the Bengals up 17-6. The Chiefs responded easily with a 92 yard drive to make the score 17-12. Sensing another Bengals 4th quarter collapse, the crowd became restless as the Bengals received the kickoff from the Chiefs. However, on the first play from scrimmage, Jon Kitna uncorked the 3rd longest pass of his career to P-Dub who promptly spun out of a tackle and raced for the 78 yard TD. The Bengals led 24-12 with 6 minutes left and the Jungle roared. They were able to hold on for a 24-19 victory and the streets turned into the first day of spring break all over again. Easily one of the best days of my life, and if you are reading this crappy Bengals blog in the middle of the offseason, you probably remember what I am talking about.
In all, Peter Warrick played 4 full seasons with the Bengals with 2003 being his best season, 79 catches, 819 yards, and 7 TDs. In 2004, Warrick played in one game and was cut following the season. He played a minor role with the Seahawks in 2005 and recently signed to play for Team Florida in the All American Football League, a long fall for a top pick receiver.
In college, Warrick was a 2 time All-American, but he was on a star studded team that blew through the weaker ACC competition. His final game was against the weak defense of Virginia Tech in the National Championship game, Tech being led by Michael Vick. Warrick put on a show with 160 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns, including a 59-yard punt return to gain MVP honors. Like Reggie Bush, Warrick dominated college competition with speed and athleticism, but in the NFL, all 11 players on every defense are better than the college competition. In the NFL, Warrick did not have the speed to dominate, and did not have the other tools to make him a dominant player. As is the case with most draft busts, many players drafted around him turn out to be stars. Instead of embarrassing the Bengals that way, let's just take a look at the entire 2000 Bengal draft class:
1 Peter Warrick WR Florida State
2 Mark Roman CB Louisiana State
3 Ron Dugans WR Florida State
4 Curtis Keaton RB James Madison
5 Robert Bean CB Mississippi State
6 Neil Rackers K Illinois
7 Brad St. Louis TE Missouri State
When the Kicker drafted in the 6th round is your best pick, that is a terrible draft. And to top it off, Rackers did not even find his rhythm until he left the Bengals. At least Brad St. Louis is still a Bengal. Name one NFL team in the last 20 years that actually drafted a long snapper.......Didn't think so.

Check in periodically as we count down to the worst Bengals draft pick in history leading up to the 2008 NFL draft.