Okay, so I was curious the other day about which state in the US pumps out the most NFL players. It’s one of those random thoughts that pop into your head, right? So, I decided to do a little digging.
First, I started with a basic search, just to get a general idea. I typed in something like “state with most NFL players” into the search bar. And guess what? Right off the bat, articles started popping up about Texas being a powerhouse for football talent.
Then I dove a bit deeper. I wanted to see some actual numbers. One study I found broke down the NFL rosters for 2024. It clearly showed Texas at the top with 190 players. That’s a lot! Florida came in second with 176, followed by California with 168, and Georgia with 146.
I also stumbled upon another interesting fact. Over the past seven NFL Drafts (that’s from 2018 to 2024), schools from Florida, Texas, and California produced the most drafted players. Makes sense, right? Those states have been consistently churning out top talent.
- Texas: 190 NFL Players
- Florida: 176 NFL Players
- California: 168 NFL Players
- Georgia: 146 NFL Players
But I didn’t stop there. I wanted to know which cities were the real hotspots within these states. Turns out, three cities in Florida – Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa – each had 32 players in the NFL. That’s crazy to think about, so many pros coming from the same place!
Oh, and another thing I found was that Georgia actually ranks first when you look at NFL players per capita. Even though it’s fourth overall in total players, when you consider its population size, it’s punching way above its weight.
So, after all this digging, it’s pretty clear that Texas is the king when it comes to producing NFL players. But Florida, California, and Georgia are right up there too. And when you think about it on a per capita basis, Georgia is the real MVP.
Conclusion
It was a fun little research project, and I learned a lot. It’s always interesting to see where talent comes from and how different regions contribute to the world of sports. And hey, maybe this info will come in handy for some fantasy football strategy next season! Who knows?
