What schools had the most players chosen in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Big Ten led the way in the 2026 NFL draft but it wasn't the national champion Indiana Hoosiers. Rather, Ohio State had 11 players chosen.
Ohio State didn't repeat as NCAA football champions. The Buckeyes did lead the way in the recently completed NFL draft with 11 players chosen in the selection process. Four of those 11 heard their names called in Thursday's first round.
Ryan Day has built a powerful football machine in Columbus. The Buckeyes are becoming a conveyor belt to playing on Sundays. The other schools that saw double-digit players chosen were Alabama and Texas A&M from the vaunted SEC.
A look at how the player selection process played out from schools that had five or more drafted. t-21. Auburn Tigers Players drafted: 5 t-21.
Tennessee Volunteers Players drafted: 5 t-19. Michigan Wolverines Players drafted: 6 t-19. Missouri Players drafted: 6 t-19.