Ever wonder which college football conference historically has had the most players selected in the first round of the NFL draft?
Of course you have.
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Thanks to Tex Noel at 1st-N-Goal -- we have the answer.
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The list above reflects the composite total of players drafted in the first round (by conference) from the NFL Draft, 1936-2009; and the AFL draft from 1961-66.
As is so often the case, the SEC and Big Ten are 1 and 2. This time the Big Ten is #1; the SEC #2. You can read more SEC vs Big Ten stuff at SEC vs Big Ten.
However, it should be noted that the SEC is catching up -- fast. In the 2009 NFL draft, the SEC led the way as it usually has recently. The Southeastern Conference had 8 players drafted in the 1st round. Second, was the Big 12 with 7. The Big Ten was tied with the Pac-10 for fourth place with 4 first round NFL picks.
But, when it comes to comparing all time #1 NFL draft picks (THE player drafted first) -- the SEC is tops. So, these are only counting the very first player selected in an NFL or AFL draft. [By the way, Georgia QB, Matt Stafford, was the top overall pick in 2009. Those numbers can be seen at this pdf: Top NFL Draft Choice History: 1936 - 2009. The pdf also lists top picks by college. Which college has had the most? USC.
Wondering which SEC school has had the all-time most players drafted in the first round of the NFL draft? The answer is at SEC - NFL Draft Picks.
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Top College -- First Round Draft Picks in One Year?
Which school holds the record for most first round picks from one college in one year?
I wonder what the stat is for players who stay in the NFL -- not just get drafted and fizzle out
It would also be interesting to see the positions drafted for stat
and who went to a superbowl stat
First Round NFL Picks by Conference Average
Taking the average for each Conference (since conferences vary in the amount of teams), the numbers look like this:
- 1st Round Picks -
1. Big 10 (11) …
Most NFL draft picks in a single year Not rated yet
Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks in a single year?
I see Ohio had 14 in 2004. Has any school had more?
More First Round NFL Draft Busts From SEC? Not rated yet
The SEC has more #1 overalls but I bet that also, more from the SEC have been busts.
Editor Note:
Lara, thanks for the comment, but do you have …
But at what cost? Not rated yet
While all what you say is true, I would LOVE to compare NCAA investigations and sanctions between the two conferences. SEC is surely way more in hot water …
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