Usually one would expect larger conferences to produce more pro-athletes, but does anyone have numbers about exactly which college conference has the most active NFL players?
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) tends to produce the most NFL players among college conferences. The SEC has held this title for a number of years due to its competitive recruitment and high-quality athletic programs. This isn't too surprising as the SEC is made up of historically strong football schools such as University of Alabama, Louisiana State University (LSU), University of Georgia, and University of Florida, among others.
However, it's important to remember that these statistics can fluctuate from year to year based on various factors including recruitment classes, player development, coaching, and the overall depth of talent within a conference. It's also relevant to note that being in a conference that sends many players to the NFL does not guarantee a player's own NFL success, and vice versa. There are numerous examples of successful NFL players who come from a wide range of schools and conferences, large and small.
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