Best NFL Players by College: The CollegeGuessr Blog
School by school rankings of the best players who went from campus stars to the NFL. Every list is ranked on the college career, not the pro one.
The 5 Best Ohio State NFL Players of All Time
A ranking of the 5 best Ohio State football players to reach the NFL, with a look back at what each one did in Columbus before draft day.
The 5 Best Alabama NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Alabama football players who made it to the NFL, ranked by their college careers in Tuscaloosa, from Heisman runs to defensive dominance.
The 5 Best LSU NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best LSU football players to reach the NFL, with a breakdown of what each Tiger did in Baton Rouge before hearing his name on draft night.
The 5 Best Georgia NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Georgia Bulldogs to make the NFL, ranked by their college careers in Athens, including Heisman seasons and All American defensive years.
The 5 Best Notre Dame NFL Players of All Time
A ranking of the 5 best Notre Dame football players to reach the NFL, with a look at the college careers that made them legends in South Bend.
The 5 Best Auburn NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Auburn Tigers to reach the NFL, ranked by their college careers on the Plains, from Heisman winners to award sweeping defenders.
The 5 Best Miami NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best Miami Hurricanes to reach the NFL, with a look back at the college careers that built The U into a pro talent pipeline.
The 5 Best Florida State NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Florida State Seminoles to reach the NFL, ranked by their college careers in Tallahassee, from Heisman quarterbacks to shutdown corners.
The 5 Best North Dakota State NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best North Dakota State football players to reach the NFL, from Carson Wentz to Trey Lance, based on what each Bison did in Fargo.
The 5 Best South Dakota State NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best South Dakota State football players to make the NFL, from Adam Vinatieri to Dallas Goedert, ranked by what each Jackrabbit did in Brookings.
The 5 Best South Dakota NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best South Dakota Coyotes football players to reach the NFL, with a look at what each one did in Vermillion before turning pro.
The 5 Best North Dakota NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best North Dakota football players to reach the NFL, from Jim Kleinsasser to Dave Osborn, ranked by what each one did in Grand Forks.
The 5 Best Montana NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best Montana Grizzlies football players to reach the NFL, from Dave Dickenson to Trumaine Johnson, based on their careers in Missoula.
The 5 Best Montana State NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Montana State Bobcats football players to reach the NFL, including a Hall of Fame kicker, ranked by what each one did in Bozeman.
The 5 Best Michigan NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Michigan Wolverines football players to reach the NFL, with full breakdowns of what each one did in Ann Arbor before draft day.
The 5 Best USC NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best USC Trojans football players to reach the NFL, with deep breakdowns of the Heisman seasons and defensive dominance that came first in Los Angeles.
The 5 Best Oklahoma NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Oklahoma Sooners football players to reach the NFL, ranked by their college careers in Norman, from Heisman quarterbacks to the greatest defender in program history.
The 5 Best Texas NFL Players of All Time
A ranking of the 5 best Texas Longhorns football players to reach the NFL, with detailed looks at the Heisman seasons, title runs, and defensive award winners from Austin.
The 5 Best Penn State NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Penn State Nittany Lions football players to reach the NFL, ranked by what they did in Happy Valley, from Linebacker U legends to record setting running backs.
The 5 Best Florida NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best Florida Gators football players to reach the NFL, with detailed breakdowns of the Heisman seasons and SEC title runs that happened in Gainesville first.
The 5 Best Tennessee NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Tennessee Volunteers football players to reach the NFL, ranked by their careers in Knoxville, from a record setting quarterback to the most dominant defender in SEC history.
The 5 Best Nebraska NFL Players of All Time
A ranking of the 5 best Nebraska Cornhuskers football players to reach the NFL, with deep dives into the Heisman seasons and Outland Trophy winners produced in Lincoln.
The 5 Best Clemson NFL Players of All Time
The 5 best Clemson Tigers football players to reach the NFL, ranked by their college careers in Death Valley, from national championship quarterbacks to ACC record breakers.
The 5 Best Texas A&M NFL Players of All Time
Ranking the 5 best Texas A&M Aggies football players to reach the NFL, with detailed looks at the Heisman season, award winning pass rushers, and record breakers from Kyle Field.
The 5 Best Oregon NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Oregon Ducks football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Eugene before draft day.
The 5 Best Wisconsin NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Wisconsin Badgers football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Madison before draft day.
The 5 Best Iowa NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Iowa Hawkeyes football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Iowa City before draft day.
The 5 Best Washington NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Washington Huskies football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Seattle before draft day.
The 5 Best Stanford NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Stanford Cardinal football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Palo Alto before draft day.
The 5 Best UCLA NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best UCLA Bruins football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Los Angeles before draft day.
The 5 Best Pittsburgh NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Pittsburgh Panthers football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Pittsburgh before draft day.
The 5 Best Virginia Tech NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Virginia Tech Hokies football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Blacksburg before draft day.
The 5 Best Arkansas NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Arkansas Razorbacks football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Fayetteville before draft day.
The 5 Best Ole Miss NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Ole Miss Rebels football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Oxford before draft day.
The 5 Best Mississippi State NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Mississippi State Bulldogs football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Starkville before draft day.
The 5 Best Kentucky NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Kentucky Wildcats football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Lexington before draft day.
The 5 Best South Carolina NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best South Carolina Gamecocks football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Columbia before draft day.
The 5 Best Missouri NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Missouri Tigers football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in Columbia, Missouri before draft day.
The 5 Best Michigan State NFL Players of All Time
A detailed ranking of the 5 best Michigan State Spartans football players to reach the NFL, with breakdowns of what each one did in East Lansing before draft day.
The 5 Best Washington State Cougars in NFL History
The 5 best Washington State Cougars to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Ryan Leaf, Drew Bledsoe, Jack Thompson and more, with what each did in Pullman.
The 5 Best Oregon State Beavers in NFL History
The 5 best Oregon State Beavers to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Terry Baker, Steven Jackson, Brandin Cooks and more, with what each did in Corvallis.
The 5 Best Arizona State Sun Devils in NFL History
The 5 best Arizona State Sun Devils to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Terrell Suggs, Pat Tillman, Jake Plummer and more, with what each did in Tempe.
The 5 Best Arizona Wildcats in NFL History
The 5 best Arizona Wildcats to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Tedy Bruschi, Rob Waldrop, Chuck Cecil and more, with what each did in Tucson.
The 5 Best Colorado Buffaloes in NFL History
The 5 best Colorado Buffaloes to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Rashaan Salaam, Byron White, Alfred Williams and more, with what each did in Boulder.
The 5 Best Utah Utes in NFL History
The 5 best Utah Utes to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Alex Smith, Eric Weddle, Brian Johnson and more, with what each did in Salt Lake City.
The 5 Best BYU Cougars in NFL History
The 5 best BYU Cougars to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Ty Detmer, Steve Young, Jim McMahon and more, with what each did in Provo.
The 5 Best Baylor Bears in NFL History
The 5 best Baylor Bears to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Robert Griffin III, Mike Singletary, Thomas Everett and more, with what each did in Waco.
The 5 Best TCU Horned Frogs in NFL History
The 5 best TCU Horned Frogs to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: LaDainian Tomlinson, Sammy Baugh, Davey O'Brien and more, with what each did in Fort Worth.
The 5 Best Texas Tech Red Raiders in NFL History
The 5 best Texas Tech Red Raiders to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Michael Crabtree, Patrick Mahomes, Graham Harrell and more, with what each did in Lubbock.
The 5 Best Oklahoma State Cowboys in NFL History
The 5 best Oklahoma State Cowboys to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Barry Sanders, Thurman Thomas, Justin Blackmon and more, with what each did in Stillwater.
The 5 Best Kansas State Wildcats in NFL History
The 5 best Kansas State Wildcats to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Darren Sproles, Terence Newman, Michael Bishop and more, with what each did in Manhattan.
The 5 Best West Virginia Mountaineers in NFL History
The 5 best West Virginia Mountaineers to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Pat White, Steve Slaton, Tavon Austin and more, with what each did in Morgantown.
The 5 Best Boston College Eagles in NFL History
The 5 best Boston College Eagles to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Doug Flutie, Luke Kuechly, Matt Ryan and more, with what each did in Chestnut Hill.
The 5 Best North Carolina Tar Heels in NFL History
The 5 best North Carolina Tar Heels to reach the NFL, ranked by college career: Lawrence Taylor, Julius Peppers, Charlie Justice and more, with what each did in Chapel Hill.
The 10 Best College Football Quarterbacks of All Time
The 10 best college football quarterbacks of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Joe Burrow, Tim Tebow, Vince Young and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Running Backs of All Time
The 10 best college football running backs of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Barry Sanders, Herschel Walker, Archie Griffin and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Wide Receivers of All Time
The 10 best college football wide receivers of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — DeVonta Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Tight Ends of All Time
The 10 best college football tight ends of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Brock Bowers, Keith Jackson, Kellen Winslow II and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Offensive Linemen of All Time
The 10 best college football offensive linemen of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Orlando Pace, Bill Fralic, Jonathan Ogden and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Cornerbacks of All Time
The 10 best college football cornerbacks of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Charles Woodson, Deion Sanders, Champ Bailey and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Defensive Ends of All Time
The 10 best college football defensive ends of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Hugh Green, Bruce Smith, Reggie White and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Defensive Tackles of All Time
The 10 best college football defensive tackles of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Ndamukong Suh, Lee Roy Selmon, Aaron Donald and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Safeties of All Time
The 10 best college football safeties of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Ed Reed, Sean Taylor, Troy Polamalu and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Outside Linebackers of All Time
The 10 best college football outside linebackers of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Derrick Thomas, Lawrence Taylor, Derrick Brooks and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Middle Linebackers of All Time
The 10 best college football middle linebackers of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Dick Butkus, Luke Kuechly, Ray Lewis and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Kickers of All Time
The 10 best college football kickers of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Martin Gramatica, Sebastian Janikowski, Kevin Butler and more, with career numbers for each.
The 10 Best College Football Punters of All Time
The 10 best college football punters of all time, ranked by college stats and awards — Ray Guy, Tom Hackett, Michael Dickson and more, with career numbers for each.