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Colleges with most overall No. 1 picks in the NFL Draft
Posted on 6/10/24 at 11:43 am
Posted on 6/10/24 at 11:43 am
I expected Bama to have more than 2.
Stanford surprised me with 4.
In total, 51 different schools have had a player selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft. Travon Walker's selection in 2022 ended a string of four quarterbacks in a row as top picks, including Oklahoma starters two years in a row (Baker Mayfield in 2018 and Kyler Murray in 2019).
Southern California (6) — Caleb Williams (2024), Carson Palmer (2003), Keyshawn Johnson (1996), Ricky Bell (1977), O.J. Simpson (1969), Ron Yary (1968)
Georgia (5) — Travon Waker (2022), Matthew Stafford (2009), Harry Babcock (1953), Charley Trippi (1945), Frank Sinkwich (1943)
Notre Dame (5) — Walt Patulski (1972), Paul Hornung (1957), Leon Hart (1950), Frank Dancewicz (1946), Angelo Bertelli (1944)
Oklahoma (5) — Kyler Murray (2019), Baker Mayfield (2018), Sam Bradford (2010), Billy Sims (1980), Lee Roy Selmon (1976)
Auburn (4) — Cam Newton (2011), Aundray Bruce (1988), Bo Jackson (1986), Tucker Frederickson (1965)
Stanford (4) —Andrew Luck (2012), John Elway (1983), Jim Plunkett (1971), Bobby Garrett (1954)
LSU (3) — Joe Burrow (2020), JaMarcus Russell (2007), Billy Cannon (1960)
Ohio State (3) — Orlando Pace (1997), Dan Wilkinson (1994), Tom Cousineau (1979)
Texas (3) — Kenneth Sims (1982), Earl Campbell (1978), Tommy Nobis (1966)
Alabama (2) — Bryce Young (2023), Harry Gilmer (1948)
California (2) —Jared Goff (2016), Steve Bartkowski (1975)
Miami (Fla.) (2) — Russell Maryland (1991), Vinny Testaverde (1987)
Michigan (2) —Jake Long (2008), Tom Harmon (1941)
Nebraska (2) —Irving Fryar (1984), Sam Francis (1937)
Penn State (2) — Courtney Brown (2000), Ki-Jana Carter (1995)
South Carolina (2) — Jadeveon Clowney (2014), George Rogers (1981)
Tennessee (2) —Peyton Manning (1998), George Cafego (1940)
Virginia Tech (2) — Michael Vick (2001), Bruce Smith (1985)
Central Michigan (1) — Eric Fisher (2013)
Chicago (1) — Jay Berwanger (1936)
Clemson (1) — Trevor Lawrence (2021)
Colorado A&M (1) — Gary Glick (1956)
Florida State (1)— Jameis Winston (2015)
Fresno State (1) —David Carr (2002)
Illinois (1) — Jeff George (1990)
Iowa (1) — Randy Duncan (1959)
Indiana (1) —Corbett Davis (1938)
Kentucky (1) —Tim Couch (1999)
Louisiana Tech (1) — Terry Bradshaw (1970)
Michigan State (1) — Bubba Smith (1967)
Mississippi (1) — Eli Manning (2004)
North Carolina State (1) — Mario Williams (2006)
Oklahoma State (1) — Bob Fenimore (1947)
Oregon (1) — George Shaw (1955)
Oregon State (1) —Terry Baker (1963)
Pennsylvania (1) —Chuck Bednarik (1949)
Rice (1) — King Hill (1958)
Southern Methodist (1)— Kyle Rote (1951)
Syracuse (1) — Ernie Davis (1962)
Tampa (1) — John Matuszak (1973)
TCU (1) — Ki Aldrich (1939)
Tennessee State (1) — Ed 'Too Tall' Jones (1974)
Texas A&M (1) —Myles Garrett (2017)
Texas Tech (1) — Dave Parks (1964)
Tulane (1) — Tommy Mason (1961)
UCLA (1) — Troy Aikman (1989)
Utah (1) — Alex Smith (2005)
Vanderbilt (1) — Bill Wade (1952)
Virginia (1) — Bill Dudley (1942)
Washington (1) — Steve Emtman (1992)
Washington State (1) — Drew Bledsoe (1993)
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Stanford surprised me with 4.
In total, 51 different schools have had a player selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft. Travon Walker's selection in 2022 ended a string of four quarterbacks in a row as top picks, including Oklahoma starters two years in a row (Baker Mayfield in 2018 and Kyler Murray in 2019).
Southern California (6) — Caleb Williams (2024), Carson Palmer (2003), Keyshawn Johnson (1996), Ricky Bell (1977), O.J. Simpson (1969), Ron Yary (1968)
Georgia (5) — Travon Waker (2022), Matthew Stafford (2009), Harry Babcock (1953), Charley Trippi (1945), Frank Sinkwich (1943)
Notre Dame (5) — Walt Patulski (1972), Paul Hornung (1957), Leon Hart (1950), Frank Dancewicz (1946), Angelo Bertelli (1944)
Oklahoma (5) — Kyler Murray (2019), Baker Mayfield (2018), Sam Bradford (2010), Billy Sims (1980), Lee Roy Selmon (1976)
Auburn (4) — Cam Newton (2011), Aundray Bruce (1988), Bo Jackson (1986), Tucker Frederickson (1965)
Stanford (4) —Andrew Luck (2012), John Elway (1983), Jim Plunkett (1971), Bobby Garrett (1954)
LSU (3) — Joe Burrow (2020), JaMarcus Russell (2007), Billy Cannon (1960)
Ohio State (3) — Orlando Pace (1997), Dan Wilkinson (1994), Tom Cousineau (1979)
Texas (3) — Kenneth Sims (1982), Earl Campbell (1978), Tommy Nobis (1966)
Alabama (2) — Bryce Young (2023), Harry Gilmer (1948)
California (2) —Jared Goff (2016), Steve Bartkowski (1975)
Miami (Fla.) (2) — Russell Maryland (1991), Vinny Testaverde (1987)
Michigan (2) —Jake Long (2008), Tom Harmon (1941)
Nebraska (2) —Irving Fryar (1984), Sam Francis (1937)
Penn State (2) — Courtney Brown (2000), Ki-Jana Carter (1995)
South Carolina (2) — Jadeveon Clowney (2014), George Rogers (1981)
Tennessee (2) —Peyton Manning (1998), George Cafego (1940)
Virginia Tech (2) — Michael Vick (2001), Bruce Smith (1985)
Central Michigan (1) — Eric Fisher (2013)
Chicago (1) — Jay Berwanger (1936)
Clemson (1) — Trevor Lawrence (2021)
Colorado A&M (1) — Gary Glick (1956)
Florida State (1)— Jameis Winston (2015)
Fresno State (1) —David Carr (2002)
Illinois (1) — Jeff George (1990)
Iowa (1) — Randy Duncan (1959)
Indiana (1) —Corbett Davis (1938)
Kentucky (1) —Tim Couch (1999)
Louisiana Tech (1) — Terry Bradshaw (1970)
Michigan State (1) — Bubba Smith (1967)
Mississippi (1) — Eli Manning (2004)
North Carolina State (1) — Mario Williams (2006)
Oklahoma State (1) — Bob Fenimore (1947)
Oregon (1) — George Shaw (1955)
Oregon State (1) —Terry Baker (1963)
Pennsylvania (1) —Chuck Bednarik (1949)
Rice (1) — King Hill (1958)
Southern Methodist (1)— Kyle Rote (1951)
Syracuse (1) — Ernie Davis (1962)
Tampa (1) — John Matuszak (1973)
TCU (1) — Ki Aldrich (1939)
Tennessee State (1) — Ed 'Too Tall' Jones (1974)
Texas A&M (1) —Myles Garrett (2017)
Texas Tech (1) — Dave Parks (1964)
Tulane (1) — Tommy Mason (1961)
UCLA (1) — Troy Aikman (1989)
Utah (1) — Alex Smith (2005)
Vanderbilt (1) — Bill Wade (1952)
Virginia (1) — Bill Dudley (1942)
Washington (1) — Steve Emtman (1992)
Washington State (1) — Drew Bledsoe (1993)
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Posted on 6/10/24 at 11:49 am to Monsusta
how was archie griffin not a number 1 pick?
also SC representing well on this list
also SC representing well on this list
Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:02 pm to GamecockUltimate
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how was archie griffin not a number 1 pick?
Because he was 6th in the nation in rushing. Was 500 yards behind Ricky Bell and he was also in the same class as Tony Dorsett who had 200 more yards.
USC and Pitt were both 8-4 so Bell and Dorsett were out. OSU was 11-1 and was undefeated when the Heisman was awarded.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:24 pm to Monsusta
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I expected Bama to have more than 2.
Most of the time the #1 pick is a QB; it wasn't until recently that QB was a position where Alabama was producing All-Americans and Heisman winners.
Also keep in mind that the top 2 programs in total NFL draft picks are Notre Dame and USC; there's some old-school region bias that held back southern schools for a while.
It is weird that we have more Super Bowl MVP trophies than #1 picks. The only other schools that can say that are Michigan, thanks to Tom Brady; and Texas Tech, thanks to Patrick Mahomes.
Interestingly enough, NONE of the Super Bowl MVPs that are part of that trivia were #1 picks (Bart Starr, Joe Namath, Tom Brady, Desmond Howard, Patrick Mahomes).
Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:28 pm to Monsusta
you used the wrong account for this post. 
Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:39 pm to Monsusta
Namath was a number one pick. He was selected 12th overall pick in the 1965 NFL Draft, but Namath spurned the NFL and the St. Louis Cardinals to sign with the Jets, who selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in that year's AFL draft. So yes and no.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:56 pm to PeleofAnalytics
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Because he was 6th in the nation in rushing. Was 500 yards behind Ricky Bell and he was also in the same class as Tony Dorsett who had 200 more yards.
USC and Pitt were both 8-4 so Bell and Dorsett were out. OSU was 11-1 and was undefeated when the Heisman was awarded.
Dawg fans close your ears
But only a few years later when George Rodgers won the heisman his team was in that 8-4 range. I figured it was a different time back then, where they went with the true best player (yes UGA fans, I know you have a case).
Either way, sounds like maybe he shouldn't have won that second heisman
Posted on 6/10/24 at 12:58 pm to RTRnFlorida
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NFL Draft
This is all you needed. He wasn't drafted #1 in the NFL at the time. So just no.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 1:14 pm to JellyRoll
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This is all you needed. He wasn't drafted #1 in the NFL at the time. So just no.
The AFL and NFL merged into the current day NFL.
It's an interesting side note, especially since Namath played a role in that.
No need to be upset.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 1:26 pm to Monsusta
Schools with the most Hall of Famers
Notre Dame (14)
Southern California (14)
Michigan (11)
Ohio State (10)
Pittsburgh (10)
Miami - Florida (9)
Alabama (8)
Syracuse (8)
Minnesota (7)
Illinois (6)
LSU (6)
Oregon (6)
Penn State. (6)
Texas (5)
Oklahoma (5)
Stanford (4)
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Notre Dame (14)
Southern California (14)
Michigan (11)
Ohio State (10)
Pittsburgh (10)
Miami - Florida (9)
Alabama (8)
Syracuse (8)
Minnesota (7)
Illinois (6)
LSU (6)
Oregon (6)
Penn State. (6)
Texas (5)
Oklahoma (5)
Stanford (4)
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Posted on 6/10/24 at 1:30 pm to Monsusta
Penn State had two mega busts in Courtney Brown and Ki-Jana Carter.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 1:46 pm to skrayper
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It is weird that we have more Super Bowl MVP trophies than #1 picks
Only UGA and USC have 3 separate super bowl MVP winners.
I believe that UGA has the same number of Super Bowl MVP trophies as Bama (3).
Posted on 6/10/24 at 1:47 pm to PeleofAnalytics
More than just yards..Arch had 31 consecutive games of 100 yards rushing or more. That stat is more impressive than any amount of rushing yards in a season
Posted on 6/10/24 at 2:38 pm to LowCountryBuckeye
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More than just yards..Arch had 31 consecutive games of 100 yards rushing or more. That stat is more impressive than any amount of rushing yards in a season.
Looks like more NFL teams were more impressed with yards than a streak.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 2:42 pm to Monsusta
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Aundray Bruce (1988)
Biggest waste of a #1 pick. The Falcons have made some terrible draft choices. This was the worst.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 3:10 pm to 3down10
Was the poster wrong?
Namath was drafted by both leagues. The merger doesn’t negate the fact he wasn’t drafted #1 in the NFL no matter how much sugar you throw at it.
Let me guess, I’m upset too?
Namath was drafted by both leagues. The merger doesn’t negate the fact he wasn’t drafted #1 in the NFL no matter how much sugar you throw at it.
Let me guess, I’m upset too?
Posted on 6/10/24 at 3:18 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
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Was the poster wrong?
Namath was drafted by both leagues. The merger doesn’t negate the fact he wasn’t drafted #1 in the NFL no matter how much sugar you throw at it.
Let me guess, I’m upset too?
The guy said "yes and no" and then just added more details. He even cited where he was drafted by the NFL.
Auburn fans are almost always upset.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 3:22 pm to 3down10
You’ll be alright kid. Settle down.
Posted on 6/10/24 at 3:23 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
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You’ll be alright kid. Settle down.
You gonna white knight for me too?
Posted on 6/10/24 at 3:24 pm to Monsusta
Hershel would have had UGA tied for 1st if he didn't go to the USFL instead of the NFL.
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