When you think about the NFL Draft, having a keen focus on the big-time players from the nation’s most prestigious programs at the FBS level is undoubtedly a priority. After all, that is predominantly where the premier talent is year in and year out. For decades, universities such as Alabama, Ohio State, Florida State, Southern California and Lousiana State, etc. have been a pipeline for young prospects eager to chase their childhood dreams of playing in the National Football League.
But over the past several years, there has been a significant uptick in prospects drafted from smaller schools including the FCS, Division II and beyond.