Entering 2026 NFL draft, what schools have produced most picks?

The NFL draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. While the 32 teams participating will add to their rosters, plenty of colleges will take pride in having players selected.

Through the history of the draft, there have been three schools that have seen more than 500 players chosen. They would be considered powerhouses through the history of college football.

It is a significant drop to the fourth team to give one an idea of how many greats have gone through the top three. With the draft a week or so away, time to look at the schools that have produced the most picks. For sure, their numbers will grow.

21. Wisconsin Badgers

Players drafted: 301

t-20. Pitt Panthers

Players drafted: 303

t-20. Auburn Tigers

Players drafted: 303

18. Texas A&M Aggies

Players drafted: 309

17. Michigan State Spartans

Players drafted: 323

16. Washington Huskies

Players drafted: 326

15. UCLA Bruins

Players drafted: 344

14. Tennessee Volunteers

Players drafted: 367

t-13. Miami (FL) Hurricanes

Players drafted: 370

t-13. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Players drafted: 370

t-11. Texas Longhorns

Players drafted: 380

t-11. Florida Gators

Players drafted: 380

9. LSU Tigers

Players drafted: 388

8. Georgia Bulldogs

Players drafted: 392

7. Penn State Nittany Lions

Players drafted: 392

6. Alabama Crimson Tide

Players drafted: 418

5. Oklahoma Sooners

Players drafted: 419

4. Michigan Wolverines

Players drafted: 422

3. Ohio State Buckeyes

Players drafted: 503

2. USC Trojans

Players drafted: 533

1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Players drafted: 538

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Schools that have had most players taken heading into 2026 NFL draft