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5 NFL QB's Drafted No. 2 Overall

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time since 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles have the second overall pick thanks to Wednesday's blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns.

Let's take a look at five popular quarterbacks selected No. 2 overall in NFL history.

5. Marcus Mariota

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 15: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at LP Field on November 15, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Eagles also, reportedly, tried to trade-up to get Mariota last year. Unfortunately (or fortunately for non-Chip Kelly fans), the Titans were in love with him and refused to trade back. In 12 games as a rookie, Mariota threw for 2,818 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He ran for another 252 yards and two scores.

4. RGIII

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LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 20, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. The Washington Redskins won, 27-24. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Griffin, selected No. 2 overall in 2012 by the Redskins and had tremendous success in his first two years. After injury problems, RGIII was released and signed with the Cleveland Browns this offseason, a polarizing acquisition.

3. Archie Manning

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 02: Former NFL player/radio personality Archie Manning attends DIRECTV'S Seventh Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl at DTV SuperFan Stadium at Mardi Gras World on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For DirecTV)

Manning is a two-time Pro Bowl winning QB, drafted second overall in 1971 to the New Orleans Saints.

2. Ryan Leaf

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18 Apr 1998: Second overall pick Ryan Leaf shows off his jersey alongside Alex Spanos after being selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York. Mandatory Credit: Ezra C. Shaw

Leaf, selected No. 2 overall in 1998 by the San Diego Chargers, is one of the most famous busts in NFL history. Leaf last just four years in the NFL bouncing around to four different teams. He has 14 career touchdowns and 36 career interceptions.

1. Donovan McNabb

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JACKSONVILLE, UNITED STATES: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb throws down field against the New England Patriots in second half action of Super Bowl XXXIX 06 February 2005 at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. The Patriots lead 21-14 in the fourth quarter. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

The Eagles fans booed him on draft day, but Five would go on to become the Eagles' greatest QB ever. McNabb, second overall pick in 1999, led the team to five NFC Championship appearances and one Super Bowl appearance. McNabb is a six-time Pro Bowl QB.

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