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2026 NFL Draft picks by college team, conference: SEC surpasses Big Ten for most picks after big Day 2
TL;DR
The SEC has surpassed the Big Ten in NFL Draft picks, with 36 selections compared to the Big Ten's 10-7 lead after the first round. Ohio State leads all colleges with eight players drafted, followed closely by Texas A&M with seven.
Key points
- SEC leads with 36 players drafted
- Ohio State tops with eight selections
- Big Ten had initial lead after first round
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The SEC covered significant ground on Friday night on the second night of the NFL Draft as the league surged ahead of the Big Ten for most selections entering Saturday's final four rounds. Of the 100 players selected so far, 36 have come from the SEC.
Friday night was a good one for the conference after the Big Ten owned the first round with a 10-7 lead coming out of Thursday night.
Heading into the final day of the draft, Ohio State tops the charts with eight selections while Texas A&M trails closely behind with seven. Reigning national champion Indiana has seen four players selected after cornerback D'Angelo Ponds went No. 50 overall to the Jets. Ex-Hoosiers running back Kaelon Black landed 90th with Giants.
A year ago, the SEC held a 37-29 edge on the Big Ten through three rounds with the Big 12 coming in a distant third with 13 selections. This year, the ACC and Big 12 are tied for third after three rounds with 14 selections apiece.
Here's the 2026 NFL Draft broken down by school and conference at the conclusion of the third round.
2026 NFL Draft picks by schools, conferences
SEC (36)
- Texas A&M — 7
- Georgia — 6
Q&A
How many players were selected from the SEC in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The SEC had 36 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which college had the most players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Ohio State had the most players drafted, with a total of eight selections.
What was the Big Ten's performance in the 2026 NFL Draft compared to the SEC?
The Big Ten had a 10-7 lead after the first round but was surpassed by the SEC by Day 2.