Colleges with the most alumni in the NFL?

Curious about which colleges have produced the most NFL players along the years. Any data or sources for this?

There are a few universities in particular that consistently produce a high number of NFL players. One report analyzed data starting from the first NFL draft in 1936 through 2021, and found that the top five universities with the most drafted players are:

1. University of Southern California (USC)

2. University of Notre Dame

3. Ohio State University

4. University of Oklahoma

5. The University of Alabama

Bear in mind that this is draft data, and not all drafted players necessarily have long NFL careers. Furthermore, looking at more recent data might yield a different list. For instance, from 2000 to 2021, the top five colleges with the most drafted players according to the same source were:

1. Ohio State University

2. University of Alabama

3. University of Miami (Florida)

4. University of Southern California

5. University of Florida

It's important to note that a university’s success in getting alumni into the NFL will also depend on its football program's development and reputation, coaching, performance in collegiate games, conferences, and underlying culture.

Remember though, attending these universities or any other that frequently produce NFL players doesn't guarantee a spot in the NFL - that depends on your individual skills, development, and a bit of luck too.