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College basketball programs around the country are consistent sources of NBA talent, as top schools like Kentucky, Duke, and UNC produce athletes that every year get drafted into the pros. But the college football-to-NFL pipeline is even more productive. There are currently 1,696 active players in the NFL. And 1,503 of them—a massive 88.6%—were drafted into the NFL from college football programs. What are the colleges with the most NFL players? As you’d expect, the sport’s heavy hitters are well-represented. Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, LSU, Clemson, Michigan, and many other college football powerhouses have all graduated dozens of players who are currently suiting up for NFL teams. Check out the list of the colleges with the most NFL players below.

Colleges with the most NFL players

 1) Alabama – 77 

With 14 national titles, the University of Alabama is the winningest college football team of all time. The Crimson Tide have managed to dominate the landscape of the sport since the 1960s, and, oh yeah, they nabbed a national championship in 1941, too. Considering their unparalleled run of dominance, it’s not surprising that the Crimson Tide sit atop the list of colleges with the most NFL players. 77 current NFL players came through the University of Alabama. With that kind of representation, we could probably write a list dedicated exclusively to the top ex-Alabama NFL players as well. In fact, let me take a stab at it: Tua Tagovailoa, Kool-Aid McKinstry, DeVonta Smith, Jalen Hurts, Julio Jones, Landon Collins, Amari Cooper, C.J. Mosley, and Kareem Jackson are all former members of the Crimson Tide.

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2) LSU – 64

Next on the list of colleges with the most NFL players is Louisiana State University. LSU has won the national championship three times since the turn of the century, and there are currently 64 former Tigers playing in the NFL. Headlining that group is now-Bengals’ quarterback Joe Burrow, who in 2019 led the Tigers to their third national championship and took home the Heisman trophy while he was at it.

3) Ohio State – 64 

Ohio Stadium, the Buckeyes’ home field, is the third largest college football stadium in the country. Ohio State has won 6 national championships—most recently under head coach Urban Meyer in 2014—which makes them the fifth most decorated college football program ever. So it’s no wonder that they’ve currently got 64 players representing them in the NFL, among them Tyreke Smith, Ezekiel Elliot, Garrett Wilson, and Curtis Samuel.

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4) Michigan – 63 

Tom Brady, unquestionably held to be the , played all four years of his college career as a Michigan Wolverine. The New England Patriots then took him as the 199^th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. The sole fact of having Tom Brady on their resume would be enough to justify Michigan’s inclusion in this list. But Michigan produces a steady stream of NFL talent, and by the way, they won the national title in 2023. Dax Hill and rookie J.J. McCarthy are among the former Wolverines currently playing in the NFL.

5) Georgia – 61 

Coming in fourth on the list of colleges with the most NFL players is Georgia, with 61 ex-Bulldogs currently in the NFL. Georgia’s three national championships might seem measly compared with some of the all-time powerhouses, but two of those championships came recently, in back-to-back years in 2021 and 2022. Head coach Kirby Smart—one of the highest paid coaches in college football—is certainly living up to his contract. And his proteges are tearing it up in the NFL. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Michael Stafford was a Georgia Bulldog, as were Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter, and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston.

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6) Notre Dame – 51

Notre Dame is second only to Alabama in overall national titles, having amassed 8 college football championships over the course of their long and storied history. The Fighting Irish are also embroiled in some of the fiercest rivalries in the sport. There are also currently 51 Notre Dame alum playing on NFL teams.

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7) Penn State – 49

In 2024, eight Penn State Nittany Lions were drafted into the NFL, bringing the total number of ex-Penn State players in the pros to 49.

8) Washington – 46

The Washington Huskies finished the 2023 season ranked 2nd in the AP Top 25. They also have a reputation for producing NFL-caliber talent, especially at the quarterback position. 17 of the last 23 Huskies quarterbacks to lead the team in passing have gone on to play in the NFL. Most recently, Michael Penix Jr., who led the Huskies to the 2024 national championship game, was taken as the 8^th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2024 NFL draft.

9) Oklahoma – 44

Jalen Hurts, Joe Mixon, and Kyler Murray are among the 44 total Sooners alumni currently active on NFL rosters.

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10) Clemson – 43

Deshaun Watson and Grady Jarrett headline the list of former Clemson Tigers playing in the NFL today. Clemson has a track record of producing high-level NFL talent, from the Chicago Bears’ defensive tackle William Perry, to back-to-back Super Bowl champ Trevor Pryce, to perennial Pro-Bowler Brian Dawkins.

11) Texas – 42

The Texas Longhorns were a dynasty in the 60s under head coach Darrell K Royal, winning national titles in 1963, 1969, and 1970. The last time the Longhorns won it all was in 2005, so we’re coming up on 20 years since their last national championship. But that doesn’t mean that Texas isn’t a reliable source of NFL talent. There are currently 42 former Longhorns in the NFL.

12) Florida – 42 

Just as Michigan has Tom Brady, Florida has Emmitt Smith. One of the best to ever do it at his position, former Gator running back is a three-time Super Bowl champion, a Super Bowl MVP, an eight-time Pro-Bowler, and he’s the NFL career leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Ex-Gators currently playing in the NFL include Dante Fowler, Jr., Freddie Swain, and Jawaan Taylor.

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13) Iowa – 42

Although the Hawkeyes aren’t necessarily up there with the truly elite football schools like Georgia and Alabama, they’ve played above-average ball over the past twenty-plus years, putting up a .622 winning percentage under head coach Kirk Ferentz and winning three division titles: in 2015, 2021, and 2023. There are currently 42 Iowa alum playing in the NFL.

14) Oregon – 42

Oregon has produced some high-level NFL talent over the years. Ravens’ tight end Ed Dickson, Patriots’ running back LeGarrette Blount, and Seahawks’ center Max Unger, to pick a few names, were each drafted into the NFL from the University of Oregon. Currently, 42 ex-Ducks play for NFL teams.

15) Auburn – 38 

The Auburn Tigers, who play at one of the biggest and loudest college football stadiums in the country, currently have 38 alumni playing in the NFL. Longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was an Auburn Tiger. In 2011, he won the Heisman Trophy as an Auburn Tiger, and also that year, led the team to the BCS National Championship game.

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16) USC – 37

The Trojans’ last couple of years under new head coach Lincoln Riley have been a bit of a seesaw act: in 2022, Riley’s first year, they finished 4th in the AP Poll. The next year, though, they fell out of the Top 25 entirely. Still, there are plenty of ex-Trojans in the NFL, Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears and Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings among them.

17) UCLA – 37

Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Troy Aikman and Baltimore Ravens’ offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden are probably the two most successful former UCLA Bruins of all time. Aikman won three Super Bowls with the Cowboys, was selected to the Pro Bowl six times, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Additionally, Ogden—who, like Aikman, played his entire career for one team—earned eleven Pro Bowl selections, won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2001, and became a Hall-of-Famer in 2013.

This year, 37 UCLA alumni are on NFL rosters.

18) University of Miami – 36

The U has produced plenty of NFL talent over the years, and today there are 36 ex-Canes on NFL rosters. The best of the bunch? Ray Lewis, who played for the University of Miami from 1993 to 1995. Lewis, who spent his entire career a Baltimore Raven, is a two-time Super Bowl champ, a Super Bowl MVP, and a no-doubt hall-of-famer.

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19) Ole Miss – 35

New York Giants’ hero and folk legend Eli Manning played quarterback for the Ole Miss Rebels for 4 years, between 1999 and 2003. Evan Engram (Panthers), Laremy Tunsil (Texans), D.J. Jones (Broncos), Mike Hilton (Bengals), and Elijah Moore (Browns) are amongst the Ole Miss alum currently playing in the NFL.

20) Wisconsin – 34

There are currently 34 former Wisconsin Badgers signed to NFL teams. The headliner? Russell Wilson. The longtime Seattle Seahawk turned Denver Bronco turned Pittsburgh Steeler has had a magical career. He won the Super Bowl with Seattle in 2014 and taking the Seahawks to another Super Bowl the following year.

With 34 alumni currently in the NFL and a total of 334 ex-Badgers who’ve gone on to the pros, the University of Wisconsin is undoubtedly one of the colleges with the most NFL players.

21) Texas A&M – 33

Texas A&M has a strong track record of sending players to the NFL. With 33 ex-Aggies currently playing in the NFL, they’re certainly one of the colleges with the most NFL players. And in their history, 319 Aggies have gone on to play in the NFL. Eight-time Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl champ Von Miller also played for Texas A&M from 2007 to 2010.

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22) Stanford – 30

Stanford is another school with an absolute legend amongst their alumni: John Elway. Easily one of the best quarterbacks of all time, Elway was a Stanford Cardinal from 1979-1982. He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in 1983, but never played a game for them, instead playing out his entire career—16 seasons—for the Denver Broncos. Over the course of his tenure as a Bronco, he led the team to five Super Bowl appearances and . Lastly, Elway retired in 1998.

30 ex-Cardinals are currently on NFL rosters.

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