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NFL Draft output

Which programs produce the most NFL talent? 551 picks from 2021–2026, ranked by volume. First-round picks, position breakdown, and what r/cfb says about draft prospects.

Programs by draft picks 2021–2026

Draft factories

1
Georgia
SEC
6315 R1
2
Alabama
SEC
5418 R1
3
Ohio State
Big Ten
5115 R1
4
Michigan
Big Ten
488 R1
5
LSU
SEC
437 R1
6
Penn State
Big Ten
418 R1
7
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
334 R1
8
Florida
SEC
326 R1
9
Clemson
ACC
317 R1
10
Miami
ACC
286 R1
11
Texas A&M
SEC
283 R1
12
Iowa
Big Ten
263 R1
13
Ole Miss
SEC
252 R1
14
South Carolina
SEC
242 R1
15
Tennessee
SEC
242 R1
First-round picks 2021–2026 (most recent first)

First-round picks

#1 · 2026Fernando MendozaQuarterbackIndianaLas Vegas
#2 · 2026David BaileyDefensive EdgeTexas TechNew York
#3 · 2026Jeremiyah LoveRunning BackNotre DameArizona
#4 · 2026Carnell TateWide ReceiverOhio StateTennessee
#5 · 2026Arvell ReeseLinebackerOhio StateNew York
#6 · 2026Mansoor DelaneCornerbackLSUKansas City
#7 · 2026Sonny StylesLinebackerOhio StateWashington
#8 · 2026Jordyn TysonWide ReceiverArizona StateNew Orleans
#9 · 2026Spencer FanoOffensive TackleUtahCleveland
#10 · 2026Francis MauigoaOffensive TackleMiamiNew York
#11 · 2026Caleb DownsSafetyOhio StateDallas
#12 · 2026Kadyn ProctorOffensive TackleAlabamaMiami
#13 · 2026Ty SimpsonQuarterbackAlabamaLos Angeles
#14 · 2026Olaivavega IoaneOffensive GuardPenn StateBaltimore
#15 · 2026Rueben Bain Jr.Defensive EdgeMiamiTampa Bay
Total picks by position

By position

Cornerback
202
21 first round
Wide Receiver
199
30 first round
Offensive Tackle
142
33 first round
Defensive Tackle
141
14 first round
Safety
120
6 first round
Running Back
115
8 first round
Tight End
94
6 first round
Offensive Guard
93
10 first round
Defensive Edge
73
14 first round
Quarterback
67
19 first round
What r/cfb is saying

Fan discourse

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza has declared for the NFL Draft
2.3k upvotes · 2026-01-23 · r/CFB
[Albert Breer] All 11 defensive starters from Ohio State's CFP title game win over Notre Dame, 15 months later, have bec
1.7k upvotes · 2026-04-26 · r/CFB
Ohio State has 4 players drafted in the first 11 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft
914 upvotes · 2026-04-24 · r/CFB
[Schefter] Oregon QB Dante Moore is planning to announce his decision about whether he will or won’t enter the NFL Draft
430 upvotes · 2026-01-14 · r/CFB
Indiana Wide Receiver Omar Cooper Jr has declared for the NFL Draft
309 upvotes · 2026-01-26 · r/CFB
Draft data from CFBD (2021–2026). 551 picks total. r/cfb posts from the last 180 days. Methodology →