Hey guys, I've been thinking about how certain colleges seem to have a heavy presence in the NFL. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know which college has sent the most players to the NFL? Thanks in advance for the info!
The University of Alabama currently holds the record for the college that has produced the most NFL players. As of the start of the 2023 NFL season, the school had 460 former players on NFL rosters. These numbers can fluctuate from year to year, both during and after the college football season, as players are drafted, retire, or are cut from their teams. But as a rule of thumb, powerhouse football schools like Alabama, Ohio State, and LSU tend to consistently send a large number of players to the league. Keep in mind that the ability of a college to send football players to the NFL speaks to more than just its football program's strength; it also speaks to the quality of the coaching, the college's ability to attract top high school talent, and the level of exposure to NFL scouts the players receive. Please note that this data is up-to-date as of the 2023 NFL season and may change in the future.
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