The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft showcased an impressive dominance of schools from the SEC and Big Ten with 26 out of the first 32 picks. This trend was maintained throughout the draft, emphasizing how the landscape of college football has shifted. With NIL deals and the transfer portal reshaping opportunities, talent increasingly flows from these powerhouse programs.
Ultimately, 150 of the 257 players selected in this draft hailed from SEC or Big Ten schools. The statistics reveal a significant trend where the top competitive conferences are shaping the future of the NFL.
2025 NFL Draft by Schools and Conferences:
SEC (79)
- Georgia – 13
- Texas – 12
Big Ten (71)
- Ohio State – 14
- Oregon – 10
ACC (42)
- Miami (FL) – 7
- Virginia Tech – 5
Big 12 (31)
- Colorado – 4
- Iowa State – 4
