What percentage of NFL players are from Power 5?
What percentage of NFL players are from Power 5?
By Jason Bolton June 23, 2023 09:45
According to recent data, the majority of NFL players come from Power Five schools. In fact, a staggering 69.1% of NFL players are from Power Five schools, with the remaining 30.9% coming from Group of Five schools and other divisions. This highlights the importance of recruiting top talent in college football, as the majority of NFL players come from the top programs in the country.
However, it's important to note that one-star recruits do exist, but are rare and typically not heavily recruited by top college programs. While recruiting is only one factor in a team's success, the high percentage of five-star recruits who make it to the NFL underscores the importance of landing top talent in college football.
Looking at the data more closely, the SEC ranks sixth in the country and first among conferences outside the Power Five in terms of players per team, with an average of 14 players per team. This further emphasizes the importance of recruiting top talent from the SEC, as well as other conferences outside the Power Five.
It's also important to note that the NFL draft is not the only path to becoming an NFL player. Many players who were not drafted still go on to have successful careers in the NFL, while some players who were highly recruited in college may not make it to the NFL at all.
When looking at the breakdown by division, the majority of NFL players come from FBS schools, with a respectable 8% coming from FCS schools and 3% from Division II schools. This highlights the importance of recruiting top talent from all levels of college football, as there are talented players at every level who have the potential to make it to the NFL.
Ultimately, success at any level of football requires a combination of talent, hard work, dedication, and strong coaching and development programs. While recruiting top talent is important, it's not the only factor in a team's success. Teams must also have strong coaching staffs and development programs in place to help their players reach their full potential.
In conclusion, the majority of NFL players come from Power Five schools, with the SEC ranking first among conferences outside the Power Five in terms of players per team. However, talented players can be found at every level of college football, and success at any level requires a combination of talent, hard work, dedication, and strong coaching and development programs.
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