Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf were rated as the top two quarterbacks by most draft analysts heading into the 1998 NFL draft .
When the Indianapolis Colts selected Peyton Manning at No. 1 overall , few were surprised that the Chargers took Ryan Leaf with the No. 2 pick .
Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf were rated as the top two quarterbacks by most draft analysts heading into the 1998 NFL draft , so when the Indianapolis Colts selected Manning at No. 1 overall , few were surprised that the Chargers took Leaf with the No. 2 pick .