Where’s Oklahoma?: College teams with the most players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft

Despite no first-round picks for the second consecutive NFL draft, the Oklahoma Sooners had a great weekend in the 2022 NFL draft with seven selections across the 262 picks made.

Nik Bonitto was the topper on the cake, drafted No. 64 overall by the Denver Broncos. Brian Asamoah was the only other top 100 pick on day two, going to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos went to the Oklahoma Sooners well multiple times in the draft. After taking Bonitto in the second round, the Broncos took Delarrin Turner-Yell in the fifth round. The Browns drafted Perrion Winfrey, Isaiah Thomas, and Michael Woods to make up the Sooners’ connection in Cleveland.

Though they didn’t have a first rounder, the Sooners seven draft picks had them tied for fifth with the Alabama Crimson Tide for the most selections in the 2022 NFL draft. For the 15th consecutive year, the Sooners had four players selected. Oklahoma’s the only school that can boast that accomplishment.

And in the Big 12, they’re running laps around the competition more than doubling the second-place Texas Longhorns for the most draft picks over the last five years. Of course, it’s easy to extend your lead when the Longhorns go without a selection in a draft. However, that’s a testament to the development of the Sooners’ assistant coaches over the last decade and a half.

1. Georgia Bulldogs: 15

Jaguars owner Shad Khan, head coach Doug Pederson, first-round draft pick Travon Walker and general manager Trent Baalke pose for a photo. Corey Perrine/ / USA TODAY NETWORK

First Round: 5

Highest Player Drafted: Travon Walker, EDGE, No. 1 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars

2. LSU Tigers: 10

Dec 7, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) celebrates his interception with linebacker Patrick Queen (8) in the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs of the 2019 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

First Round Picks: 1

Highest Player Drafted: Derrick Stingley, Jr., CB, No. 3 overall by the Houston Texans

3. Cincinnati Bearcats: 9

New York Jets introduce all three of their 2022 first-round NFL Draft picks. Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner holds up his jersey during a press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, NJ on Friday April 29, 2022. Anne-Marie Caruso/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

First Round Picks: 1

Highest Player Drafted: Ahmad Gardner, CB, No. 4 overall by the New York Jets

4. Penn State Nittany Lions: 8

Nov 27, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) gives a thumbs up before a play during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

First Round Picks: 1

Highest Player Drafted: Jahan Dotson, WR, No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders

T5. Alabama Crimson Tide

Dec 31, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half in the 2021 Cotton Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at AT&T Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

First Round Picks: 2

Highest Player Drafted: Evan Neal, OL, No. 7 overall by the New York Giants

T5. Oklahoma Sooners: 7

Nik Bonitto (11) gives the Horns Down gesture after OU’s 55-48 win against Texas on Oct. 9 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

First Round Picks: 0

Highest Player Drafted: Nik Bonitto, EDGE, No. 64 overall by the Denver Broncos

7. Ohio State Buckeyes: 6

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a touchdown pass against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Brian Branch (14) in the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

First Round Picks: 2

Highest Player Drafted: Garrett Wilson, No. 10 overall by the New York Jets

T7. Baylor Bears: 6

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First Round Picks: 0

Highest Player Drafted: Jalen Pitre, No. 37 overall by the Houston Texans

T7. Ole Miss Rebels: 6

Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) is pursued by Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) in the third quarter of the 2022 Sugar Bowl at the Caesars Superdome. Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

First Round Picks: 0

Highest Player Drafted: De Williams, No. 56 Overall, by the Dallas Cowboys

T7. UCLA Bruins: 6

Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich (TE05) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

First Round Picks: 0

Highest Player Drafted: Greg Dulcich, TE, No. 80 overall by the Denver Broncos

T11. Tennessee Volunteers: 5

Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) intercepts a pass intended for Kentucky wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (1) and runs the ball for a touchdown during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

First Round Picks: 0

Highest Player Drafted: Alontae Taylor, DB, No. 49 overall by the New Orleans Saints

T11. Michigan Wolverines: 5

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is tackled by Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson and linebacker Josh Uche during the first half at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

First Round Picks: 2

Highest Player Drafted: Aidan Hutchinson, No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions

T11. Wisconsin Badgers: 5

Wisconsin Badgers football’s Leo Chenal (5) tackles Northwestern’s Malik Washington (6) during their game Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won the game 35-7. Doug Raflik/USA TODAY NETWORK

First Round Picks: 0

Highest Player Drafted: Leo Chenal, LB, Kansas City Chiefs

Teams with 4 Draft Picks

Sep 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Kenyon Green (55) in action during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

• Texas A&M Aggies

• Kentucky Wildcats

• Michigan State Spartans

• Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Washington Huskies

• Arizona State Sun Devils

• Iowa State Cyclones

• Virginia Tech Hokies

• North Carolina Tar Heels

• San Diego State Aztecs

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