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Statistics About The Most Nfl Draft Picks By College

Alabama and Ohio State are the colleges with the highest number of NFL draft picks in recent years.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we analyze the impressive NFL draft pick histories of various college football programs. From the University of Alabama’s dominant presence with over 365 selections to notable records held by schools like LSU, Texas, and Notre Dame, the data sheds light on the powerhouse institutions in producing NFL talent. Explore the key statistics that showcase the strong connections between college programs and the professional football stage.

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"University of Alabama has the most NFL draft picks in history with over 365 players selected."

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"Notre Dame has had 511 players selected in the NFL Draft."

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"The University of Southern California is second, with 510 selections."

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"From 2010 to 2019, Alabama had a total of 77 players drafted."

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"In 2020, LSU had 14 players selected in the NFL draft, the most by one school in a single draft."

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"As of the 2020 draft, University of Miami (Fla.) had 13 players selected in the 1st Round, the highest ever."

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"The University of Florida has had 343 total players drafted."

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"From 1960 - 2020, Texas produced 344 NFL Draft picks."

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"The University of Michigan is fourth in all-time NFL draft picks with 369."

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"Nebraska has had 359 players selected in the NFL Draft."

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"The University of Oklahoma has produced 398 total players drafted into the NFL."

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"As of 2020, the University of Tennessee has had 349 players drafted."

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"The most NFL Draft picks by one school in a single year is 17, held by University of Texas in 1984."

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"As of 2021, Georgia has had 357 players selected in the NFL draft."

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"Since 2000, the University of Alabama has had the most first-round draft picks with 31."

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"The University of California, Los Angeles has had 322 players selected in the NFL draft."

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"Clemson University has had 246 players drafted into the NFL draft."

The statistics presented highlight the significant impact that certain college football programs have had in supplying talent to the NFL. Particularly, the University of Alabama stands out as a powerhouse, leading in both all-time draft picks and recent first-round selections. Other notable schools such as Notre Dame, USC, LSU, and Texas have also made substantial contributions to the NFL talent pool over the years. These statistics underscore the important role that college football programs play in cultivating and developing top-tier athletes for professional football.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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