Which schools have had the most picks in a single NFL draft in the seven-round format?

The record for the most picks in a single NFL draft in the seven-round format is held by Georgia, with 15 players selected in the 2022 NFL draft. This feat has yet to be surpassed, but several schools have come close. Here are some of the top colleges with the most picks in a single NFL draft:

Top Colleges with Most Picks in a Single NFL Draft:

Georgia Bulldogs: 15 picks (2022)

Ohio State Buckeyes: 14 picks (2025)

Michigan Wolverines: 13 picks (2024, setting a new school record)

Georgia Bulldogs: 13 picks (2025 was not their record, but they had 8 picks in 2024)

Texas Longhorns: 12 picks (2025)

Some notable colleges consistently producing top talent for the NFL include ¹:

Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 532 total draft picks, with 7 players selected in the 2024 NFL draft, including Joe Alt as the No. 5 overall pick

USC Trojans: 530 total draft picks, with 7 players selected in the 2024 NFL draft, including Caleb Williams as the No. 1 overall pick

Ohio State Buckeyes: 489 total draft picks, with 4 players selected in the 2024 NFL draft, including Marvin Harrison Jr. as the No. 4 overall pick

Colleges with Most Picks in the 2025 NFL Draft:

Ohio State Buckeyes: 14 picks

Georgia Bulldogs: 13 picks

Texas Longhorns: 12 picks

Oregon Ducks: 10 picks

Ole Miss Rebels: 8 picks

Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, Miami Hurricanes, and Michigan Wolverines: 7 picks each

The NFL draft is a testament to the talent and dedication of college football players. These top colleges have consistently produced top picks, and their players have gone on to achieve great success in the NFL. Some notable NFL players from these colleges include ¹:

Notre Dame: Joe Montana, Tim Brown, Joe Theismann, Jerome Bettis, and Zack Martin

USC: Reggie Bush, Ronnie Lott, Lynn Swann, Marcus Allen, and Junior Seau

Ohio State: Cris Carter, Eddie George, Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa, Paul Warfield, and Ezekiel Elliott

These colleges have a strong reputation for developing players and preparing them for the NFL. Their success in the draft is a reflection of their commitment to excellence and their ability to attract top talent.