It is extremely fun to reflect on the NFL draft, because it is a culmination of careers and a passing of the torch. It is also commonly used as a measurement of success when comparing the talent levels between collegiate programs. Although it is not the best way to compare the success of a college program it is still interesting to monitor.
It is no secret that the Ohio State program dominates the NFL draft compared to the rest of the Big Ten conference, but the gap is even larger than most realize. Below we are going to provide the number of players selected by each Big Ten program over the last twenty years and the positions that they really shine at.
As you’ll see, there’s a reason that Ohio State has been the flagbearer of the Big Ten over the last two decades.