Top 10 Football Factories

[jwfgeol]

Watched this pretty interesting show that came on the NFL network about the top 10 colleges that historically produce the most NFL talent.

10. Tennessee
9. The MAC (how did a conference make the list?)
8. Syracuse
7. Penn State
6. Alabama
5. Michigan
4. Ohio State
3. Notre Dame
2. Miami
1. USC

 

[teamlazyboy]

sadly for Bama Fans that list is probably wrong, Bama hasn't turned out much in the last few years of scholarship reductions, Auburn has probably put more in the NFL as of late. Now if that's HISTORICALLY it may be right

 

[dail24]

Close to half the big ten!

 

[jwfgeol]

Close to half the big ten!

Just as there are 11 teams in the Big Ten, Big Ten math is 3/11 = 50%.

 

[boston area dtv]

Dont you hate lists when the lists dont match the topic!

ESPNS plays of the day does that all the time.

 

[SatinKzo]

The MAC conference is suprisingly well represented in the NFL. Big Ben in Pittsburgh being the most recent high-profile one. As for why it made the list, who knows.

 

[tigerfan33]

sadly for Bama Fans that list is probably wrong, Bama hasn't turned out much in the last few years of scholarship reductions, Auburn has probably put more in the NFL as of late. Now if that's HISTORICALLY it may be right

I have to agree. Over the last 20 years or so , Bama has not been even close to the top 10 in this category.

 

[Ramy]

That's a nice list but how new is it?

 

[JamesJ]

I have to agree with putting the Mac on there...I think they turn out alot of great athletes (basketball and football), and to be honest they arent really on the "national" radar.

 

[Jimbo]

The MAC conference is suprisingly well represented in the NFL. Big Ben in Pittsburgh being the most recent high-profile one. As for why it made the list, who knows.

The MAC has been good for the NFL, many quality QBs' receintly , WR's as well, linemen, usually a few every year.

Jimbo

 

[John W]

surprised not to see Florida or Florida State in there

 

[JamesJ]

surprised not to see Florida or Florida State in there

thats a very good point, I would imagine they are not far behind.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Lloyd Carr knew how to recruit them, didn't win as much as he should have, with all that NFL talent.

GO BLUE!!!

 

[jwfgeol]

That's a nice list but how new is it?

Very recent show. First airing was last week.

 

[jwfgeol]

surprised not to see Florida or Florida State in there

Before every commercial break they had a "best of the rest" segment. They were Florida, Florida State, Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, and the HBCUs.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

I think USC put about 8 players into the NFL in the first 2 rounds yesterday.

 

[Jimbo]

I found this interesting :


NFL database
Where the players come from in every draft since 1988....by high school, college and conference.

Colleges sending most players to NFL
School Players
Miami (Fla.) 136
Florida State 125
Tennessee 120
Ohio State 116
Notre Dame 115
Nebraska 112
Florida 107
USC 99
Penn State 95
Michigan 91

States sending most players to NFL
State Players
California 699
Texas 568
Florida 541
Georgia 281
Ohio 231
Louisiana 225
Pennsylvania 171
Virginia 165
Alabama 164
North Carolina 160

Ohio State Buckeyes football and basketball news for Buckeye Fans Only

Jimbo

 

[Ronnie-]

Watched this pretty interesting show that came on the NFL network about the top 10 colleges that historically produce the most NFL talent.

10. Tennessee
9. The MAC (how did a conference make the list?)
8. Syracuse
7. Penn State
6. Alabama
5. Michigan
4. Ohio State
3. Notre Dame
2. Miami
1. USC

sadly for Bama Fans that list is probably wrong, Bama hasn't turned out much in the last few years of scholarship reductions, Auburn has probably put more in the NFL as of late. Now if that's HISTORICALLY it may be right

Well the OP DID say historically.

Recently, the barn has done very well, honestly (as an Alabama fan) I would rather auburn win every game they play until they play us (which hasnt turned out so well for me lately). What fun is there in beating your rival if they suck?

We are getting there though, the Tide is turning!!!!!

 

[lakebum431]

Jimbo - That is interesting. Glad to see my Vols up there. Fulmer is not one of the best coaches out there, but he he a hell of a recruiter and runs a system that presents itself well to the NFL teams.

 

[salsadancer7]

Just goes to show you how much The "U" produces pros.....for 14 straight years, The U has had a player picked in the 1st round...I would have to check but I think no other school has that kind of streak.