Hey all! I'm a junior and a football fan, curious if any of you know which colleges have produced the most NFL linemen?
Absolutely, the colleges that produce NFL linemen are often those with strong football programs. Traditionally, University of Alabama, University of Wisconsin, and Ohio State University have been known as "Linemen U" due to the number of successful linemen they've produced who have gone on to NFL careers.
For instance, University of Alabama, with their coach Nick Saban, has a strong track record of producing quality linemen. Players like André Smith and Cyrus Kouandjio have gone from Alabama to the NFL.
Similarly, University of Wisconsin is known for its offensive linemen and has a strong history of its players being drafted into the NFL. Notable examples include Joe Thomas and Kevin Zeitler.
Finally, Ohio State University, another powerhouse football program, has also seen a lot of its linemen enter the NFL, such as Nick Mangold and Taylor Decker.
However, these are just examples and it varies from year to year. Other colleges also have history of producing NFL linemen. Additionally, individual player development can also differ, and an NFL career isn't guaranteed purely on the basis of the college.
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