Oklahoma produces NFL QBs, Ohio State and LSU thrive at receiver, and Alabama tops at running back
By Josh Dubow
Published on April 17, 2026.
The top-performing colleges in the NFL are known for producing NFL players for the most prolific, with colleges such as Oklahoma producing NFL QBs, Ohio State and LSU producing more players at different positions. The study also revealed that while Oklahoma has thrived with quarterbacks over the past decade due to Lincoln Riley's tenure as offensive coordinator and head coach, they also excel at receiver. In the past 10 drafts, there have been 2,565 players taken in the past year, with 223 schools represented based on where players finished their college career. Alabama led the way with 95 players drafted, followed by Ohio State (85), Georgia (81), LSU (73), and Michigan (73). Florida, Penn State, Clemson, Notre Dame and Oklahoma also made the top 10. The top 10 schools in the league have won 35 playoff appearances in that period, with only Florida failing to make even one.
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