igers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (pictured) with 2021's overall No. 1 draft selection. The Tigers had JaMarcus Russell taken No. Over the decade of NFL drafts that completed this past weekend, 516 players wearing SEC patches heard their names called, followed by the ACC's 358, the Big Ten's 343, the Pac-12's 319 and, lastly, the Big 12's 236. MIAA 1 Despite GMs drafting from the confines of their homes, more than 250 players will be selected next week. Jenkins, SF, 30th in 2012. Since 1994, when the draft moved to seven rounds, Ohio State and Alabama have the most 10-player draft classes at four each, with Florida State and USC each at three and Michigan at two. This is our seventh annual examination of the previous five years of the draft (2016-20) and how teams fared. DeVonta Smith, Alabama, WR Philadelphia Eagles, 11. GM Jon Robinson has built a roster that is now a playoff contender every year. Big Ten - 2.61 5. 5. LSU led the way with 14 draft picks followed by Michigan and Ohio State with 10 each. Memphis 1 His writing has also appeared on SI.com, Mens Health, and The Cauldron. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. T35. Houston has done a poor job of surrounding him with talent. Western Michigan 2 Two former Crimson Tide stars are expected to be very high first round draft picks, likely in the top five of this year . But this year's event will be drastically different than many drafts of the past, as it will be completely virtual. If Andrew Luck had not suddenly retired in 2019, this team would be challenging the Chiefs right now. Miami is the top ACC school in this countdown. Auburn 4 ACC - 2.76 3. By: Pete Fiutak. T1. Greg Newsome II, Northwestern, CB Cleveland Browns, 27. NFL Players By College - Overall Top 10 All-Time. National Football League rosters are filled with players from more than 200 schools. SEC 21 2. T57. Here are the PFF QB rankings heading into the 2021 NFL season. Instead, they are turning to Carson Wentz as their next attempt at solving their quarterback issue. Though we will all critique the draft classes as soon as they are made in a few weeks, it takes 3-5 years to really know how teams did in any draft. With the 2021 NFL Draft now firmly in the rearview mirror, here's an updated look at the 25 schools with the most all-time NFL Draft picks. The Rams have done pretty well if you consider they have not had a first-round pick since 2016, when they took Goff. Notre Dame - 495 2. Missouri Valley 4 And while the Fighting Irish has. 5. T8. 2012 Carolina Panthers. Picks by Position: Choose Pos Drafts By Year: Choose Year Picks by College: Choose School Draft Year Index Share & Export T13. Metcalf is a stud, but GM John Schneider has missed on a lot of picks. Iyer also predicts that Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson will go first overall, which would move the Wolverines up to three players all-time that have been taken with the first pick in the draft, tying them with Ohio State, LSU and Texas. T57. NFL and AFL draft picks from 1936 to 2022. Oklahoma 5 MORE: Notre Dame-only mock draft for 2022. They have done a poor job landing impact players. Since 2000, no team can. 1 NFL draft pick in 2015. Seattle has had the second-most picks (49) over this span, with not enough to show for it. Northern Iowa 2 T21. Here are some of the most notable from the past 20 years. It was eight in 1993, 12 rounds from 1977-92 and 17 from 1967-76, at the beginning of the Super Bowl era. Mac Jones, Alabama, QB New England Patriots, 16. T21. In the 2010s, Miami didn't produce as many upper-echelon draft picks as the program did in the aughts, but the school was still responsible for providing the NFL with the likes of Jimmy Graham (pictured), Lamar Miller and Olivier Vernon. Here are the 10 colleges that had the most former players on an NFL roster entering the first week of the 2022 season, according to the league. T35. Below are the replacement players looking to make similar impacts as the guys they were typically backing up last season: Here is the complete list, sorted in descending order of number of players drafted, then alphabetically: T1. It's that time of year again, when the top college football prospects move into the professional ranks, and the annual crop of players head to the 2023 NFL Draft. The Pac-12, Big Ten and ACC are generally neck and neck, while the Big 12 -- thanks in large part to a dreadful 14 selections in 2017 -- is a clear fifth. He had his best season in 2021, notching seven sacks and 14 tackles for loss, before following that up with 6.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss this past season. Northwestern 3 T57. Barnett was snapped up by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 14th overall pick in 2017. 1 NFL draft pick. Ole Miss is the first school in this countdown to have produced at least one overall No. Watt is right behind Aaron Donald in the conversation about the best defensive player in football. SEC - 3.95 2. 1 when it comes to producing NFL draft picks this century. Stanford 5 Notable:. Notre Dame - 9. 1 pick, Myles Garrett. So it's no surprise that the record for most first-round draft picks has been set since 2002, when the league expanded to 32 teams. UCF 5 It is the time for their team to improve and the time when every fan dreams of future greatness for their picks. The University of Washington Husky football team has had over 300 players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Arkansas (274) 24. 1. T35. Mississippi State 2 Jason White Year: 2003 (Oklahoma) NFL accolades: N/A More Heisman Trophy winners. Independents 6.29 8. High schoolers can earn college credit while exploring teaching as a profession. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. Three Sooners have been selected with a top pick: Sam Bradford; Baker Mayfield (pictured); and, Kyler Murray, who went in 2010, 2018 and 2019, respectively. (Photo: David Dermer/Diamond Images/, Getty), (Photo: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports), In 2021, Penn State saw four more alums drafted, including first-rounders, (Photo: Daniel Bartel/Icon Sportswire, Getty), Notre Dame saw two of its players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. College 1: 5: 5: Stan Heath: Quarterback: Nevada: 2: 4: 15: Dan Dworsky: Center: Michigan: 3: 4: 25: Lou Ferry: Tackle: Villanova: 4: 3: 34: . The Patriots average first pick has been at No. T35. (Photo: Cliff Welch/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire, Getty), Alabama is the top SEC school on this list, and the No. It is only fitting that a college football blue-blood would hold the record for most NFL Draft picks of all time. NFL Draft could be window into Jets thinking on Chris Hern PGA Tour becoming like LIV Golf after latest schedule changes, Dodgers' biggest problem isn't their new shortstop deficit, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle confirm they were asked to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting. Other notable alums who've been selected this century areJohnny Manziel, Mike Evans, Von Miller and 2017's overall No. Pac-12 - 2.70 4. 2022 was another good year for the Tar Heels. Kansas State has generally been a good source of NFL wide receivers. Here's the list of the 20 schools with the most 2021 NFL Draft selections, courtesy of the NCAA: T1. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Buffalo 1 Just four teams have had fewer. T57. Star alums include Michael Bennett, Joe Thomas, brothers J.J. Watt and T.J. Watt, Travis Frederick, Melvin Gordon and, a certain graduate transfer from North Carolina State by the name of Russell Wilson (pictured), a third-round pick in 2012. The 6-foot-5, 275-pounder led the Tigers in sacks as a sophomore and junior. Jacksonville provides an example of how drafting well does not always lead to long-term success. In 2022, seven Oklahoma players were drafted. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Here is each one, ranked by their total selections since 2000: Daniel Wilco has worked at the AJC, Sports Illustrated, and SEC Country. He's gone to one Pro Bowl as the starting center for the Detroit Lions. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Packers have participated in every NFL draft since it began in 1936, in which they made Russ Letlow their first-ever selection. T35. Levitre was selected in the second round by the Buffalo Bills. Pac-12 - 2.63 3(t). Alabama, Cincinnati, Michigan and Ohio State are the only other teams expected to have multiple first-rounders, each with two. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Conference USA 2.5 10. Tony Fields II (pictured) is the most recent Mountaineer to be drafted; the linebacker was taken in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns in 2021. Detroit should have more to show after 43 picks in the past five years and an average first pick of 13.6. Best Pick: Minkah Fitzpatrick (2018, 1st). Alabama's Crimson Tide has 58 former student-athletes in the NFL, producing more pro players recently than other colleges. The five football conferences with autonomous governance accounted for 197 of the 254 NCAA draft picks (SEC=64, Big Ten=40, ACC=34 [includes Notre Dame], Pac-12=33, Big 12=26). T3. In 2021, North Carolina's draft class included running back Javonte Williams. There have been other teams in the past that have reached lofty numbers in a single draft. Sun Belt 2.1 Alabama is next with 12 players selected in 2018. East Carolina 1 Notable alumni currently in the NFL include Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson and Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde. Alex Leatherwood, Alabama, OT Las Vegas Raiders, 18. Ravens (1) Pro Bowlers: 6 Best Pick: Lamar Jackson (2018, 1st round) Worst Pick: Hayden Hurst (2018, 1st) The Ravens repeat as our top drafting team. ACC 13.14 5. Mario Cristobal continues to replenish the Hurricanes' staff. LSU 7 T21. Tim Tebow (pictured) was taken with the 25th overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Big 12 - 2.60 5. Four Aggies were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. Notable Bruin selections since 2000 include Maurice Jones-Drew (pictured) and Josh Rosen. Syracuse 2 Tulane 2 There are five players each for Arizona, Cleveland, Dallas, Minnesota and Oakland. Florida is the top-ranked school here from the Sunshine State. Which school has the most NFL players in 2020? The NFL drafted four HBCU players in 2019, when the Houston Texans made tackle Tytus Howard of Alabama State the first first-round pick from an HBCU since 2008. 1 overall in . T57. T57. That could change this year after the 49ers moved up to No. Charleston 1 "You can go back as far as you. TCU kicked off the 21st century by producing running-back great LaDainian Tomlinson, the fifth overall pick of 2001. Four alums were selected in the NFL draft. Henry is the best running back in football, and Kevin Byard was a great selection. WR A.J. Bolton was a member of the 2021 draft class. Alabama football: 3 second-year players who'll become stars in 2023 Using information from NFL.com and compiled on school pages on Pro-Football Reference online to confirm it, we know the Top. Reigning national champion Georgia had what many believe is an NFL-caliber defense, along with several standout offensive talents who garnered draft interest. NFL/AFL Yearly Draft Statistics. Experts advise college-minded students to stay focused through the end of the school year. As of 2022, at least one University of Miami player has been selected in the NFL Draft in 48 consecutive NFL drafts, dating back to 1975. 6 yr. ago. 1 school this century for producing first-round picks. He last played in the NFL in 2019. It was eight in 1993, 12. Mekhi Becton, the 11th overall pick of 2020, is the school's most recent first-rounder. Big Ten 44 TCU 2 Ohio State had 12 players selected in the 2016 NFL Draft, two years removed from its national title run. Mountain West 3.26 9. USC 5 College football teams with most 2023 NFL Combine invites. GM Chris Ballard has done a great job building this roster. Notre Dame saw two of its players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. Worst Pick: Takkarist McKinley (2017, 1st). The four-year trend lines show the SEC, whilequite so far ahead as it finished in 2019, is still clearly the favorite conference for NFL talent evaluators. Fully eight of the USC Trojans drafted by NFL teams this century have been quarterbacks, including Matt Leinart, Mark Sanchez, Carson Palmer and Sam Darnold. Pat Surtain II, Alabama, CB Denver Broncos, 10. Worst Pick: Leonard Fournette (2017, 1st). T57. Duke 4 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Ohio State 10 ), NFL Draft picks per capita, 2010-19 1. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, The Giants have to decide the fate of 21 of their own free agents. 2014 Oakland Raiders 4. Will Anderson Jr. might be the best defensive player in this year's NFL draft. In the 2000s, West Virginia has produced the likes of Marc Bulger and Pat McAfee. Big 12 - 2.15. The 2001 Miami Hurricanes roster had 38 players drafted. Since 2000, no team can claim more of those players than the Buckeyes. 12 before the trade demand and legal dramas of this offseason. On the whole, t. he Longhorns remain the top-ranked school from the state of Texas. Reaching double-digits is exceedingly rare. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was my selection. T35. On defense, players like White and Tremaine Edmunds have been highly productive. Less than a third of faculty members at these schools, on average, are white, according to U.S. News data. Watson was a great pick at No. USC's highest selection at position: No. Iowa State 1 1 pick of the 2008 NFL Draft. In 2011, the SEC barely edged out the ACC for top honors, 38-35. Pac-12 13.17 4. The rankings are based upon how many games the draft pick has played, Pro Bowl appearances, first-team All-Pro selections and awards like MVP and Rookie of the Year. 1. Baker Mayfield (2016) - 92.8 3. On the other hand, look at the home run top 10 edge defenders over these 5 years: Clowney, Mack, Beasly, Bosa, Floyd, Fowler, Garrett and Chubb-all of them have been able to translate their. The 2018 NFL Draft produced the highest pick of the. T13. This time period reflects the end of the Jerry Reese era and the beginning of the Dave Gettleman era at GM. But which team holds the record for the most players taken in a single draft? In fact, there are D2 players on every NFL roster except one: Cincinnati. 1 pick of the 2011 draft. It's time to find out! We present them here for purely educational purposes. Sure, LSU's first overall No. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Green Bay found an absolute gem in Jones, who collected 3,017 yards from scrimmage and 30. Then there's another gap and Oklahoma is fourth at 405, followed by Michigan (392), Alabama (385), Penn State (368), Nebraska (363), LSU (362) and Florida (362). The 2009 NFL Draft was a high-water mark for Oregon State. T35. In total, 306schools have had at least one player taken in the NFL Draft this century. The two-time conference champs have built their core through the draft, and now they have to keep it together. Alabama 10 Oklahoma has a lot to brag about this century: No Big 12 school has produced more draft picks -- and no school. Rashod Bateman, Minnesota, WR Baltimore Ravens, 28. Here's a look at the largest draft classes of all time. 4. T57. The University of Georgia Bulldogs saw 15 of its players drafted this week, breaking an all-time NFL record for most players selected from a single college team in a seven-round draft . Conley is currently out of the league. Draft Rules and Process. (Photo: Robert B. Stanton/WireImage, Getty), (Photo: Dannie Walls/Icon Sportswire, Getty), Defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (pictured) was the lone Duck drafted in 2022; Thibodeaux was taken with the fifth overall pick by the New York Giants. SMU 2 On the whole, the Longhorns remain the top-ranked school from the state of Texas. Camera-ready Cam Newton has been in the spotlight since he led Auburn to a national championship, won the Heisman Trophy -- and was selected as the overall No. 7. Coastal Carolina 1 This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with these schools or teams. I give Hill the nod over Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs best pick simply because they got him in the fifth round, a remarkable value. But which college football school has produced the most NFL draftpicks this century? Compare that to 2019's 64-40 slaughter over the second-place Big Ten. The average age of an NFL player is just over 26. Here's a look at the schools expected to have the most picks on draft day: As for first-round picks, Iyer is projecting that Georgia will see four players taken in the first 32 selections, again leading the field. So there are several different ways to look at the most players drafted in a single class. The SEC previously had 64 players chosen in the 2019 draft, falling just short of that number with 63 in 2020 only to surpass it by one in the 2021 NFL Draft. Illinois alum Nick Allegretti was a seventh-round selection of the 2019 NFL Draft. What should fans expect to see in 2022? Alabama is the top SEC school on this list, and the No. 1 picks in NFL Draft history, Joe Burrow bests fellow QBs Hurts, Fields for 2019 Heisman, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. T57. But which college football school has produced the most NFL draftpicks this century? Jackson was a find in the fourth round, and Pace also took Tarik Cohen in the fourth in that same year. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. The previous record was a tie between LSU in the 2020 NFL Draft and Ohio State team in 2004, with 14 players selected, according to data from Pro Football Reference. Ohio State - 10. Our Latest Nfl Draft Stories C.J. 1 picks in NFL Draft history. (5) leaves the filed after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. A whopping 15 Bulldogs, including linebacker Nakobe Dean (pictured), were snapped up. T32. T13. The University of Alabama had six players selected in the first round, which tied the record set by Miami (FL) in 2004, and the reigning national champion had 10 players drafted overall, as part of a record-setting 65-player total for the Southeastern Conference, which was also a record. Florida 8 of juice, it's squeezed out for the top spot in this countdown by another college football powerhouse. Join our linker program. CNN . The focus shifted west to USC in the 70s and 80s before settling into a varied approach that has seen schools from the Midwest, California, and the Southeast regularly headlining NFL rosters over the last 30 years. The 2019 NFL draft has come and gone, and once again the SEC was the winner. 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Recent drafts show promise, with Devin White and Tristan Wirfs, and I suspect they will rank higher in the next few years. 2013 Chicago Bears 5. While UCLA has struggled to put up winning seasons this century, the program has continued to produce NFL draft picks. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. . Arizona 2 Since the mid-1990s, Virginia Tech has been a steady supplier of NFL draft-level talent. Zaven Collins, Tulsa, LB Arizona Cardinals, 17. Breaking down NFL rosters by conferences and colleges. Johnny Manziel, Mike Evans, Von Miller and 2017's overall No. (Photo: Karl Gehring/The Denver Post, Getty), (Photo: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire, Getty), (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: John Cordes/Icon Sportswire, Getty), (Photo: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire, Getty), Four Huskies were selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson, QB Jacksonville Jaguars, 3. Georgia - 9 T3. Worst Pick: Christian Hackenberg (2016, 2nd). Other than Burrow, they have not gotten much else right. Here's everything you need to know about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' college career. Washington does not have much else to show from recent drafts. If youre trying to figure out why the Eagles have fallen apart since winning the Super Bowl, look at their drafts. 2 overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, is among the players that Baylor has sent to the next. Carthedge. Mountain East 1 Florida - 8. The 2020 NFL draft begins April 23 and runs through April 25. Louisiana Tech 1 The Jaguars have not been able to retain good players like Ramsey and Yannick Ngakoue and made a massive mistake in 2017 selecting Fournette over Mahomes and Watson. 4. Ole Miss 2 We also factored in how much the team has won during the five years because players on losing teams tend to have an easier path to playing time. The electric Robert Griffin III, the No. In the 2022 NFL Draft, Ole Miss saw six of its alums selected. NSIC 1 T35. Neither went particularly well, but Gettleman picks like Barkley and Daniel Jones could make their drafting record look better soon. South Alabama 1 Opponents of the Oregon Ducks are . Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Unfortunately for most teams and their fans, there is more failure than success when you look back at drafts a few years down the road. Kyle Pitts, Florida, TE Atlanta Falcons, 5. In the aughts, Texas produced the high-profile likes of Vince Young (pictured), Leonard Davis and Roy Williams. The Tigers have made significant progress thanks to having seven players, including linebacker Nick Bolton, selected in the 2021 and 2022 NFL drafts. Pac-12 - 2.73 3. Odafe Oweh, Penn State, EDGE Baltimore Ravens, 32. Purdue 2 T35. Another thing to note about the depth of the 1983 draft is that several really good players were drafted by and played for the USFL. Spencer Rattler (2020) - 95.0 2. Washington 4 Kentucky 6 Oklahoma has a lot to brag about this century: No Big 12 school has produced more draft picks -- and no schoolanywherehas produced more overall No. Notre Dame enjoyed a prolific three-year span from 1944-46 that saw 44 players drafted to the NFL. The school's. Independent 15 RECAP: Colleges, conferences with most 2019draft picks in the first round. With 10 picks in 2021, Alabama has had 51 players selected over the past five drafts. San Francisco is another team that has drafted well, but has not found the answer at quarterback. The following includes the total number of players drafted, the number who were credited with at least one game played in the NFL, and a breakdown of draftees by position. 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL players. Here's a look at which schools have had the most players drafted since 2000: According to DraftHistory.com, however, Ohio State is third in the overall tally, trailing USC and Notre Dame, who have had more than 500 players drafted throughout NFL history. T57. That also would put them in the conversation to make draft history if only one more should go ahead of them. T32. The other Power 5 conferences: ACC (239), Big Ten (224), Pac-12 (220) and Big 12 (132). Do you have a sports website? Brian Early has been a part of the Houston staff since 2019 and was at Arkansas State previously. This century, only two teams has had multiple top picks Oklahoma and LSU. NFL draft picks since 2000: 45 First-rounders: 6 The electric Robert Griffin III, the No. Maryland's roster of NFL draft picks this century includes now-retired Pro Bowlers Kris Jenkins and Shawne Merriman (pictured). But while Alabama has alotof juice, it's squeezed out for the top spot in this countdown by another college football powerhouse. Office of Strategic Communication/University of Iowa, U.S. News rank: 83 (tie), National Universities. Dallas had a great run of drafts in the middle of the decade, but has not fared as well recently. 1 overall pick. But the school also has DeSean Jackson and Keenan Allen on its list of credits. Oregon State 2 Only the first round is held on Thursday. Read on to find out if your favorite schools made the cut -- and learn which program is the winner of this game. Jamin Davis, Kentucky, LB Washington Football Team, 20. Experts say that students drop out due to a mix of financial, academic and personal reasons. With the 2022 NFL Draft almost here, let's look at the five best players in NFL history taken at No. SEC - 4.57 2. We estimate that 3.8% of draft-eligible Division I players were chosen in the 2019 NFL draft (249 / 6,490). The 2021 NFL Draft featured record-setting and record-tying draft results for conferences and schools. T57. Drafting quarterbacks in the top 10 in back-to-back years certainly is unorthodox, but it has worked out for Arizona. Expect for there to be plenty of former Georgia Bulldogs to hear. No one has had more picks in this time period than Minnesota with 54. Cincinnati 4 Texas Tech 2 Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. Here's a list of the 120. Wisconsin isn't the No. Boston College 2 Houston did not have first-round picks in two of the five years and did not have a pick until the third round until 2018. Only one other school (Miami, with 30) has seen more than 24 of its players taken in the first round, and just 23 colleges have double-digit first-rounders since 2000. To that end, mock drafter . T11. T8. But while Alabama has alotof juice, it's squeezed out for the top spot in this countdown by another college football powerhouse. UCLA 2 T57. 2. That discussion had me wondering. T35. 7. Wisconsin-Whitewater 1. T21. They had 21 players taken in 2011. Also, these 3 throws are great examples why you shouldn't trust the box score pic.twitter.com/fxnJ8HgKo0 Central Missouri 1 Check out all past drafts, our customizable draft finder for a searchable draft index, and our college football site for more college player . The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books, and to no one's surprise, NFL teams added plenty of stars from the SEC over the last three days. Some of Miamis best picks, like Fitzpatrick and tackle Laremy Tunsil, are no longer on their roster, but the Dolphins have used picks received in trades of those players to load up. Rob has Jaxon Smith-Njigba as his 6th ranked . Arkansas 1 North Dakota State 2 Most NFL Draft picks by school: Georgia surpasses Ohio State, LSU to break modern records for players selected in one draft, according to data from Pro Football Reference. 1 pick from this century, JaMarcus Russell, didn't pan out in the pros. 1. 3. Anderson's had an incredibly valid point about needing to "gang tackle him" since Robinson led the nation with 113 tackles avoided in 2022, the most by any FBS player in the last five seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. UCLA NFL Draft picks: 333 Westwood has produced 36 total first-round draft picks in school history, starting in 1946 with Cal Rossi, who was actually the first player to be. Other Tigers who've been drafted this century include Isaiah Simmons, Hunter Renfrow, Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins. 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