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Big Ten takes the top spot for 1st rounders, while SEC sets record for total players drafted

The Big Ten outpaced the SEC in the first round, led by Indiana and Ohio State, marking a shift in early draft dominance.
SEC total draft count set a record with 87 players, underscoring depth even as its first-round haul shrank.
Ohio State tied for the most drafted players among schools with 11, reflecting its continued pace in producing top NFL talent.
SEC’s depth showed on days two and three, as the conference led with 29 picks on days two and three and 51 across the final four rounds.
Running backs saw a record-low first-round presence, continuing a trend of diminished backfield priority in early selections.
Tight ends had a banner weekend with 22 selected, the most since 2015, reflecting the position's premium value.
The NFL shortened the first-round pacing, reducing wait times from 10 to eight minutes per pick, cutting the round duration noticeably.
Alabama and Texas A&M each notched 10 draft selections, followed by Clemson, Miami, and Texas Tech with nine, highlighting powerhouse production beyond the top two conferences.
The draft featured historic conference totals and a shifting landscape, with the Group of Six contributing only a handful of first-rounders.
The event marked the SEC’s top pick history ending a top-five streak since 2018, with Mansoor Delane going sixth overall to Kansas City.
The trenches remained dominant, with 51 defensive linemen and 50 offensive linemen drafted, underscoring the value of line play in the draft.

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