The Big Ten’s power has been rising in college football over the last few years. The conference has now won three straight national championships for the first time since World War II.
As you might expect, that increased success is translating to the NFL Draft, where more Big Ten players are being considered in the first 32 picks.Â
Most Big Ten Picks In the First Round of the NFL Draft
The Big Ten accounted for 11 picks in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. That set a new record for Big Ten representation on the first day of the draft.
Big Ten First Round Picks By Year
| Year | Big Ten Draft Picks | Leading School (Number) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Ohio State (4) |
| 2024 | 4 | Penn State (2) |
| 2023 | 9 | Ohio State (3) |
| 2022 | 7 | Ohio State, Michigan (2 each) |
| 2021 | 7 | Penn State (2) |
| 2020 | 5 | Ohio State (3) |
| 2019 | 7 | Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa (2 each) |
| 2018 | 4 | Ohio State (2) |
| 2017 | 7 | Ohio State (3) |
| 2016 | 6 | Ohio State (5) |
| 2015 | 3 | Iowa, Michigan State, Wisconsin (1 each) |
| 2014 | 4 | Ohio State (2) |
| 2013 | 1 | Wisconsin (1) |
| 2012 | 4 | Illinois (2) |
| 2011 | 6 | Wisconsin (2) |
| 2010 | 3 | Michigan, Penn State, Iowa (1 each) |
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