The Southeastern Conference (SEC) once again stamped its authority on the NFL Draft, shattering its own record with a staggering 79 players selected in the 2025 event-more than any other conference and the most ever in a single draft. This marks the 19th consecutive year the SEC has led all conferences in total draft picks, underscoring its status as college football’s premier talent pipeline
Historic Draft Haul
The previous SEC record for most players drafted in a single year was 65, set in both 2021 and 2022. That mark was obliterated this year, with the 66th SEC draftee-Alabama defensive tackle Tim Smith-officially breaking the record in the sixth round. Overall, 15 of the conference’s 16 teams had at least one player drafted; only Mississippi State was shut out.
Top SEC Schools by Draft Picks
Georgia led all SEC programs with 13 selections, nearly matching its own seven-round record of 15 set in 2022. Texas followed with 12 picks, while Ole Miss had 8. Alabama, LSU, and Florida each saw 7 players drafted, and South Carolina rounded out the top half with 5.
Georgia 13
Texas 12
Ole Miss 8
Alabama 7
LSU 7
Florida 7
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 4
Missouri 3
Texas A&M 3
Auburn 3
Kentucky 2
Arkansas 2
Oklahoma 2
Vanderbilt 1
Mississippi State 0
The SEC’s presence was felt in every round. The conference tied its own record with 15 first-round selections, matching the mark it set in 20203. Day 3 of the draft saw the SEC widen its lead, with 16 players selected in the fourth round alone-bringing the total to 53 through four rounds and outpacing the Big Ten by a 53-36 margin at that stage.
The 2025 draft extended the SEC’s streak of dominance, as the conference has now produced the most draft picks for 19 straight years5. The trend highlights the SEC’s ability to attract and develop elite talent, solidifying its reputation as the main supplier of NFL-ready players.
- Total SEC picks: 79 (new all-time record)
- Most from one school: Georgia (13)
- Teams with no draftees: Mississippi State