Ohio State, LSU Top NFL Draft Classes Since 2000
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- Georgia posted a record 15 picks in the 2022 draft, including five defensive starters taken in the first round.
- LSU delivered 14 selections in 2020, anchored by Heisman winner Joe Burrow and future star Justin Jefferson, with ten players chosen in the first three rounds.
- Ohio State matched LSU’s 14‑pick haul in 2025, featuring dual 1,000‑yard rushers TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins and defensive hero Jack Sawyer.
- Ohio State previously logged a 12‑pick class in 2016, producing first‑round talents Joey Bosa, Ezekiel Elliott, Eli Apple, Taylor Decker, and Darron Lee.
- Ohio State will try to tie Georgia’s 15‑pick record in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, loading its roster with prospects like Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles.
Why it matters: NFL teams gain a deeper talent pool as Ohio State pursues a record‑tying 15 picks, while the draft’s defensive and wide‑receiver depth drives higher rookie contract totals.
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