Schools with the most 2022 NFL draft picks
The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the 2022 NFL draft and had the most players selected from one school in NFL draft history. The Dawgs used their NFL talent to win the national championship last season.
The SEC was the NFL’s preferred conference once again. The SEC finished with 65 players drafted. The Big Ten was not too far behind with 48 players drafted. The Pac-12, ACC, and Big 12 had alarmingly poor drafts. Those three conferences combined for only 71 total draft picks.
Top college programs like Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, and Michigan all had at least five players drafted. The 2022 draft was a down year for Clemson. The Tigers only had two players selected.
What schools produced the most 2022 NFL draft picks?
5. (tied) Alabama Crimson Tide: seven draft picks
Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal was one of the first offensive tackles selected. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama had seven players picked in the 2022 NFL draft. All seven of Alabama’s selections came in the first four rounds. The Crimson Tide had two first round picks: Evan Neal and Jameson Williams.
5. (tied) Oklahoma Sooners: seven draft picks
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Oklahoma had the most players drafted in the Big 12. The Sooners and Baylor produced a strong amount of NFL draft talent, but the rest of the conference struggled.
4. Penn State Nittany Lions: eight draft picks
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Penn State had eight players selected in the 2022 NFL draft. The Nittany Lions saw shifty wide receiver Jahan Dotson go to Washington in the first round of the draft.
3. Cincinatti Bearcats: nine draft picks
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder went to the Falcons in the second round of the draft. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati’s banner year continues. The Bearcats made the College Football Playoff and now had a historic NFL draft. Cincinnati cornerback Ahman “Sauce” Gardner was the Bearcats’ first player selected. The New York Jets took him with the No. 4 pick of the draft.
2. LSU Tigers: 10 draft picks
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The LSU Tigers struggled throughout the 2021 college football season. LSU had a lot of NFL draft talent, but could not get the job done many weeks. The Houston Texas surprised a lot of folks when they selected LSU defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. with the third pick in the draft.
1. Georgia Bulldogs: 15 draft picks
Georgia defensive end Travon Walker after being drafted. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked Georgia defensive end Travon Walker No. 1 overall to open up the 2022 NFL draft. It set the tone for the three day event. NFL teams preferred Georgia players early and often.
The Bulldogs set numerous impressive draft records. Five first round picks is most players from one defense ever. 15 draft picks is the most from a school in a seven round draft. Additionally, Georgia set a school record for most players drafted for a second consecutive season.
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