Schools that produced the most pro players at each position (1 Viewer)

[pjconley]

From 1998-2008, certain schools have produced more players of a certain position then any other. ProFootballReference.com made this question I've been podering a whole lot easier to find. (by the way, that podcast with the founder was excellent)

Quarerbacks:

USC-

John David Booty (2008)- Minesota Vikings

Matt Leinart (2006)- Arizona Cardinals

Matt Cassell (2005)- New England Patriots

Carson Palmer (2004)- Cincinatti Bengals

Michigan-

Chad Henne (2008)- Miami Dolphins

Tom Brady (2000)- New England Patriots

Brian Griese (1998)- Denver Broncos

2009 QBs-

1) Tim Tebow- Florida*

2) Curtis Painter- Purdue

3) Matt Stafford- Georgia*

4) Hunter Cantwell- Louisville

5) Chase Daniels- Missouri

6) Graham Harrell- Texas Tech

7) Chase Holbrook- New Mexico State

8) Nate Davis- Ball State*

10) Rudy Carpenter- Arizona State

11) Todd Boekman- Ohio State

12) Tom Brandstater- Fresno State

13) Rhett “The Ex Sooner” Bomar- Sam Houston State

14) Mike Teel- Rutgers

15) Sean Glennon- Virginia Tech

Running Backs

Miami-

Frank Gore (2005) San Francisco 49rs

Willis McGahee (2004) Buffalo Bills

Clinton Portis (2002) Denver Broncos

Najeh Davenport (2002)- Green Bay Packers

Edgerrin James (1999)- Indianapolis Colts

Auburn-

Kenny Irons (2007)- Cincinnati Bengals

Ronnie Brown (2005)- Miami Dolphins

Cadillac Williams (2005)- Tampa Bay Bucs

Rudi Johnson (2001) Cincinnati Bengals

2009 Running Backs

1) Chris “Beanie” Wells- Ohio State

2) CJ Spiller- Clemson

3) James Davis- Clemson

4) PJ Hill- Wisconsin

5) Javon Ringer- Michigan State

6) Ian Johnson- Boise State

7) Marlon Lucky- Nebraska

8) Emmanuel Moody- Florida

9) Arien Foster- Tennessee

10) Rodney Ferguson- New Mexico State

Wide Receivers

LSU-

Early Doucet (2008) Arizona Cardinals

Dwayne Bowe (2007) Kansas City Chiefs

Craig “Buster” Davis (2007) San Diego Chargers

Michael Clayton (2004) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Devery Henderson (2004)-New Orleans

Josh Reed (2002) Buffalo Bills

Florida-

Andre Caldwell (2008)- Cincinatti Bengals

Chad Jackson (2006)- New England

Jabar Gaffney (2002)- Houston Texans

Reche Caldwell (2002)- San Diego Chargers

Travis Taylor (2000)- Baltimore Ravens

Darrell Jackson (2000)- Seattle Seahawks

Florida State-

Anquan Boldin (2003)- Arizona Cardinals

Javon Walker (2002)- Green Bay Packers

Peter Warrick (2000)- Cincinnati Bengals

Lavernaeous Coles (2000)- New York Jets

2009 Wide Recievers-

1) Percy Harven- Florida*

2) Darrius Heyward-Bey- Maryland

3) Patrick Turner- USC

4) Brian Robiskie- Ohio State

5) Greg Carr- Florida State

6) Debetrius Byrd- LSU

7) Brandon Lafell- LSU

8) Vidal Hazleton- USC

9) Kenny Britt- Rutgers

10) Michael Jones- Arizona State

11) Jarrett Dillard- Rice

12) Brandon Gibson- Washington State

13) Jaison Williams- Oregon

14) Hakeem Nicks- North Carolina

15) Jaquin Iglesias- Oklahoma

Tight Ends

Miami-

Greg Olsen (2007)- Chicago Bears

Kevin Everett (2006)- Buffalo Bills

Kellen Winslow Jr (2004)- Cleveland Browns

Jeremy Shockey (2002)- New York Giants

Bubba Franks (2000)- Green Bay Packers

2009 Tight Ends

1) Travis Beckem- Wisconsin

2) Cornelius Ingram- Florida

3) Darius Hill- Ball State

4) Chase Coffman- Missouri

5) Ryan Purvis- Boston College

6) Brandon Pettigrew- Oklahoma State

7) Jermaine Gresham- Oklahoma’

8) Bear Pascoe- Fresno State

9) Shawn Nelson- Southern Mississippi

10) Kory Sperry- Colorado State

Tackles-

Michigan-

Jake Long (2008)- Miami Dolphins

Jeff Backus (2001)- Detroit Lions

Maurice Williams (2001)- Jacksonville Jaguars

Jon Jansen (1999)- Washington Redskins

2009 Top Tackles

1) Andre Smith- Alabama*

2) Alex Boone- Ohio State

3) Michael Oher- Mississippi

4) Max Unger- Orego

5) Eugene Monroe- Virginia

Guards-

Auburn

Bren Grubbs (2007)- Baltimore Ravens

Kendall Smmons (2002)- Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike pucillo (2003)- Buffalo Bills

Jeno James (2000)- Carolina Panthers

2009 top Guards

1) Duke Robinson- Oklahoma

2) Sergio Render- Virginia Tech

3) Jeremy Perry- Oregon State

4) Herman Johnson- Louisiana State

5) Matt Slauson- Nebraska

Centers-

Ohio State-

Nick Mangold (2007)- New York Jets

Alex Stepanovich (2004)- Arizona Cardinals

Tyson Walker (2002)- Dallas Cowboys

Kevin Houser (2000)- New Orleans

2009 Top Centers-

1) Alex Mack- Cal

2)Jonathan Lugis- Arkansas

3) Jeff Byers- USC

4) Antoine Caldwell- Alabama

5) Jon Cooper- Oklahoma

 

[Kirby]

Florida-Chad Jackson (2006)- New EnglandJabar Gaffney (2002)- Houston TexansReche Caldwell (2002)- San Diego ChargersTravis Taylor (2000)- Baltimore RavensDarrell Jackson (2000)- Seattle Seahawks

Taylor Jacobs 03Andre Caldwell 08

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

May want to check for accuracy issues. Off top of my head, Matt Cassel was a USC QB too.

 

[pjconley]

I omitted some players that had little to no relevance on the pro level (excluding most rookies). At this point in time it looks like Matt Cassel may be out of the job in Foxboro (that job being the clipboard holder...). I say this because they drafted Kevin O' Connel fairly high (3rd round).

 

[pjconley]

Defensive Tackles

Tennessee-

Justin Harrell (2007)- Green Bay Packers

Turk McBride (2007)- Kansas City Chiefs

Jesse Mahelona (2006)- Tennessee Titans

Aubrayo Franklin (2003)- Baltimore Ravens

Rashard Moore (2003)- Seattle Seahawks

John Henderson (2002)- Jacksonville Jaguars

Albert Haynseworth (2002)- Tennessee Titans

Darwin Walker (2000)- Arizona Cardinals

2009 Defensive Tackles

1) Fili Moala (USC)

2) Peria Jerry (Mississippi)

3) Sen’Derrick Marks (Aubrun)*

4) Al Woods (LSU)*

5) Terrance Taylor (Michigan)

6) Ricky Jean-Francois (LSU)*

7) Demarcus Granger (Oklahoma)*

8) BJ Raji (Boston College)

9) Geno Atkins (Georgia)

10) Vance Walker (Georgia Tech)

Defensive End

Georgia-

Quinton Moses (2005)- Oakland Raiders

Robert Geathers (2004)- Cincinnati Bengals

Charles Grant (2002)- New Orleans Saints

Josh Mallard (2002)- Indianapolis Colts

Richard Seymore (2001)- New England Patriots

Antonio Cochran (1999)- Seattle

2009 Defensive Ends

1) Tyson Jackson (LSU)

2) George Selvie (USF)*

3) Michael Johnson (Georgia Tech)

4) Greg Middleton (Indiana)*

5) Maurice Evans (Penn State)*

6) Greg Hardy (Mississippi)*

7) Antonio Coleman (Auburn)

8) Lawrence Wilson (Ohio State)

9) Matt Shaughnessy (Wisconsin)\

10) Jamaal Westerman (Rutgers)

Linebackers

Miami-

Tavaris Gooden (2008) Baltimore Ravens

Jon Beason (2007) Carolina Panthers

Rocky McIntosh (2006) Washington Redskins

Leon Williams (2006) Cleveland Browns

Jonathan Vilma (2004) New York Jets

DJ Williams (2004) Denver Broncos

Dan Morgan (2001) Carolina Panthers

Nate Webster (2000) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Michigan-

Shawn Crable (2008) New England Patriots

David Harris (2007) New York Jets

Victor Hobson (2003) New york Jets

Cato June (2003) Indianpolis Colts

Larry Foote (2002) Pittsburgh Steelers

Ian Gold (2000 Denver Broncos

Dhani Jones (2001) New York Giants

Middle/ Inside Linebackers

1) Rey Maualaga (USC)

2) James Laurinaitis (Ohio State)

3) Darry Beckwith (LSU)

4) Brandon Spikes (Florida)*

5) Dave Philstin (Maryland)

6) Jasper Brinkley (South Carolina)

7) Scott McKillop (Pitt)

8) Maurice Krum Jr (Notre Dame)

9) Joe Pawelek* (Baylor)

10) Antonio Appleby (Virginia)

Outside Linebackers

1)Brian Cushing (USC)

2) Marcus Freeman (Ohio State)

3) Gerald Mcrath (Southern Miss)

4) Olu Hall (Kansas State)

5) Ian Campbell (Kansas State)

6) Anthony Heygood (Purdue)

7) Sean Witherspoon (Missouri)*

8) Rico McCoy (Tennessee)

9) Tyrone McKenzie (USF)

10) Aaron Curry (Wake Forrest)

Defensive Backs (CB/FS/SS)

Miami

Kenny Philips (2008) New York Giants

Brandon Meriweather (2007) New England Patriots

Kelly Jennings (2006) Seattle Seahawks

Devin Hester (2006) Chicago Bears

Antrel Rolle (2005) Arizona Cardinals

Sean Taylor (2004) Washington Redskins

Philip Buchanon (2002) Oakland Raiders

Ed Reed (2002) Baltimore Ravens

Mike Rumph (2002) San Francisco 49rs

Ohio State

Donte Whitner (2006) Buffalo Bills

Ashton Touboty (2006) Buffalo Bills

Chris Gamble (2004) Carolina Panthers

Will Allen (2004) Tampa Bay Bucs

Mike Doss (2003) Indianapolis Colts

Donnie Nickey (2003) Tennessee Titans

Texas

Michael Griffin (2007) Tennessee Titans

Aaron Ross (2007) New York Giants

Michael Huff (2006) Oakland Raiders

Cedric Griffin (2006) Minnesota Vikings

Nathan Vasher (2004) Chicago Bears

Quentin Jammer (2002) San Diego Chargers

2009 Cornerbacks

1) Malcom Jenkins (Ohio State)

2) Victor “Macho” Harris (Virginia Tech)

3) Mike Mickens (Cinci)

4) DJ Moore (Vanderbilt)

5) Vonte Harris (Illinois)

6) Trevand Lindley (Kentucky)

7) Kevin Barnes (Maryland)

8) Tony Carter (Florida State)

9) London Frayer (Western Michigan)

10) Joe Burnett (UCF)

2009 Free Safeties

1) William Moore (Missouri)

2) Vontae Davis (Illinois)*

3) Myron Rolle (Florida State)*

4)Derek Pegues (Mississippi State)

5) Nic Harris (Oklahoma)

2009 Strong Safeties

1) Taylor Mays (USC)

2) Michael Hamlin (Clemson

3) Courtney Greene (Rutgers)

4) Kam Chancellor (Virginia Tech)\

5) Patrick Chung (Oregon)

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I omitted some players that had little to no relevance on the pro level (excluding most rookies). At this point in time it looks like Matt Cassel may be out of the job in Foxboro (that job being the clipboard holder...). I say this because they drafted Kevin O' Connel fairly high (3rd round).

Cassel may well lose his backup gig in NE but it has nothing to do with O'Connell. He would be battling Matt Gutierrez for that job. And certainly Cassel has more relevance than Booty, whose never taken a snap and is nothing more than a 3rd string for Minnesota right now. Thanks for clarifying the lists aren't complete though. Makes more sense now.

 

[J Andersson]

Florida-Chad Jackson (2006)- New EnglandJabar Gaffney (2002)- Houston TexansReche Caldwell (2002)- San Diego ChargersTravis Taylor (2000)- Baltimore RavensDarrell Jackson (2000)- Seattle Seahawks

Taylor Jacobs 03Andre Caldwell 08

So does this list tell me that I should or should not pick a receiver from Florida in rookie drafts? Yes, the produce lots.No, they don't produce a lot of FF producers (with the exemption of Darrell Jackson in a very beneficial Seattle situation)

 

[sho nuff]

Florida-Chad Jackson (2006)- New EnglandJabar Gaffney (2002)- Houston TexansReche Caldwell (2002)- San Diego ChargersTravis Taylor (2000)- Baltimore RavensDarrell Jackson (2000)- Seattle Seahawks

Taylor Jacobs 03Andre Caldwell 08

So does this list tell me that I should or should not pick a receiver from Florida in rookie drafts? Yes, the produce lots.No, they don't produce a lot of FF producers (with the exemption of Darrell Jackson in a very beneficial Seattle situation)

FF or NFL really.Their WRs for years have been largely terrible in the NFL.

 

[Kirby]

I omitted some players that had little to no relevance on the pro level (excluding most rookies). At this point in time it looks like Matt Cassel may be out of the job in Foxboro (that job being the clipboard holder...). I say this because they drafted Kevin O' Connel fairly high (3rd round).

Cassel may well lose his backup gig in NE but it has nothing to do with O'Connell. He would be battling Matt Gutierrez for that job. And certainly Cassel has more relevance than Booty, whose never taken a snap and is nothing more than a 3rd string for Minnesota right now. Thanks for clarifying the lists aren't complete though. Makes more sense now.

So... should that add another one to Michigan? Did they "produce" him since he was there for all but one year?

 

[bigcorn]

add LaCharles Bentley to the Ohio State/centers list

 

[MaddHatter]

Missed Charles Johnson, DE for Georgia.

 

[Andy Herron]

Florida-Chad Jackson (2006)- New EnglandJabar Gaffney (2002)- Houston TexansReche Caldwell (2002)- San Diego ChargersTravis Taylor (2000)- Baltimore RavensDarrell Jackson (2000)- Seattle Seahawks

Taylor Jacobs 03Andre Caldwell 08

So does this list tell me that I should or should not pick a receiver from Florida in rookie drafts? Yes, the produce lots.No, they don't produce a lot of FF producers (with the exemption of Darrell Jackson in a very beneficial Seattle situation)

FF or NFL really.Their WRs for years have been largely terrible in the NFL.

Most definitely. Beyond DJax, you'd have to go back to Ike Hilliard to make any kind of case for a Gator WR in the NFL.Very poor success percentage nonetheless in drafting Gator WRs.

 

[Andy Herron]

add LaCharles Bentley to the Ohio State/centers list

...and correct the spelling for Tyson "Walter."May even be an "s" at the end. Don't recall exactly without looking it up.

 

[buddyboy]

You missed two more very good CBs from Ohio State; Antoine Winfield and Nate Clements. Both drafted by the Buffalo Bills.

 

[Chase Stuart]

For DBs, Miami has 14:

Duane Starks

Leonard Myers

Ed Reed

Phillip Buchanon

Mike Rumph

Alfonso Marshall

Sean Taylor

Antrel Rolle

Devin Hester

Marcus Maxey

Kelly Jennings

Daren Stone

Brandon Meriweather

Kenny Phillips

For DEs, Florida:

Jevon Kearse

Alex Brown

Bobby McCray

Jeremy Mincey

Jarvis Moss

Ray McDonald

Derrick Harvey

For QBs, you missed Navarre and Henson. Oregon also has five -- Akili Smith, A.J. Feeley, Harrington, Clemens and Dixon.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

What I learned is that Sec Wr's are overrated.