Players of the Future: Most Successful College & States
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Methodology
To discover which college and state have produced the most recent talent, the full rosters of every current 2021 team in the NFL, NBA and MLB were analyzed. By analyzing each team from these three major leagues, we identified which college and state appeared the most, thus identifying the most successful colleges/states of the current leagues.
Texas - 250 Pro Athletes
University of Texas | Longhorns Odds | Texas Sports Betting
50 Pro Athletes
NBA: 13 Pro Athletes
NFL: 34 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Kevin Durant(Brooklyn Nets), Justin Tucker(Baltimore Ravens), Jordan Hicks(Arizona Cardinals)
California - 215 Pro Athletes
University of Southern California | Trojans Odds | California Sports Betting
46 Pro Athletes
NBA: 10 Pro Athletes
NFL: 33 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: DeMar DeRozan(Chicago Bulls), Robert Woods(Los Angeles Rams), Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers)
Florida - 179 Pro Athletes
University of Florida | Gators Odds | Florida Sports Betting
63 Pro Athletes
NBA: 7 Pro Athletes
NFL: 46 Pro Athletes
MLB: 10 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Bradley Beal(Washington Wizards), Kyle Pitts(Atlanta Falcons), Joe Haden (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Ohio - 169 Pro Athletes
Ohio State University | Buckeyes Odds | Ohio Sports Betting
70 Pro Athletes
NBA: 5 Pro Athletes
NFL: 65 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: D'Angelo Russell(Minnesota Timberwolves), Ezekiel Elliott(Dallas Cowboys), Chase Young (Washington Football Team)
North Carolina - 159 Pro Athletes
Duke University | Blue Devils Odds| North Carolina Sports Betting
43 Pro Athletes
NBA: 26 Pro Athletes
NFL: 16 Pro Athletes
MLB: 1 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Kyrie Irving(Brooklyn Nets), Zion Williamson(New Orleans Pelicans), Daniel Jones(New York Giants)
Alabama - 141 Pro Athletes
University of Alabama | Crimson Tide Odds | Alabama Sports Betting
82 Pro Athletes
NBA: 5 Pro Athletes
NFL: 74 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Najee Harris(Pittsburgh Steelers), Tua Tagovailoa(Miami Dolphins), Collin Sexton(Cleveland Cavaliers)
Louisiana - 121 Pro Athletes
Louisiana State University | Tigers Odds | Louisiana Sports Betting
75 Pro Athletes
NBA: 8 Pro Athletes
NFL: 59 Pro Athletes
MLB: 8 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Ben Simmons(Philadelphia 76ers), Joe Burrow(Cincinnati Bengals), Alex Bregman(Houston Astros)
Pennsylvania - 107 Pro Athletes
Pennsylvania State University | Nittany Lions Odds| Pennsylvania Sports Betting
39 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 38 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Saquon Barkley(New York Giants), Micah Parsons(Dallas Cowboys), Allen Robinson(Chicago Bears)
Indiana - 106 Pro Athletes
University of Notre Dame | Fighting Irish Odds | Indiana Sports Betting
53 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 49 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Chase Claypool(Pittsburgh Steelers), Trey Mancini(Baltimore Orioles), Mike McGlinchey(San Francisco 49ers)
Tennessee - 102 Pro Athletes
University of Tennessee | Volunteers Odds| Tennessee Sports Betting
35 Pro Athletes
NBA: 6 Pro Athletes
NFL: 27 Pro Athletes
MLB: 2 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Alvin Kamara(New Orleans Saints), Cordarrelle Patterson(Atlanta Falcons), Tobias Harris(Philadelphia 76ers)
South Carolina - 100 Pro Athletes
Clemson University | Tigers Odds | South Carolina Sports Betting
45 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 40 Pro Athletes
MLB: 4 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Trevor Lawrence(Jacksonville Jaguars), DeAndre Hopkins(Houston Texans), Hunter Renfrow(Las Vegas Raiders)
Kentucky - 93 Pro Athletes
University of Kentucky | Wildcats Odds | Kentucky Sports Betting
50 Pro Athletes
NBA: 30 Pro Athletes
NFL: 20 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Anthony Davis(Los Angeles Lakers), Devin Booker(Phoenix Suns), Randall Cobb(Green Bay Packers)
Virginia - 89 Pro Athletes
University of Virginia | Cavaliers Odds | Virginia Sports Betting
35 Pro Athletes
NBA: 9 Pro Athletes
NFL: 16 Pro Athletes
MLB: 10 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Ryan Zimmerman(Washington Nationals), De'Andre Hunter(Atlanta Hawks), Bryce Hall(New York Jets)
Washington - 89 Pro Athletes
University of Washington | Huskies Odds | Washington Sports Betting
51 Pro Athletes
NBA: 9 Pro Athletes
NFL: 40 Pro Athletes
MLB: 2 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Markelle Fultz(Orlando Magic), Marcus Peters(Baltimore Ravens), John Ross(New York Giants)
Mississippi - 78 Pro Athletes
Mississippi State University | Bulldogs Odds | Mississippi Sports Betting
38 Pro Athletes
NBA: 3 Pro Athletes
NFL: 28 Pro Athletes
MLB: 7 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Dak Prescott(Dallas Cowboys), Montez Sweat(Washington Football Team), Adam Frazier(San Diego Padres)
Oklahoma - 75 Pro Athletes
University of Oklahoma | Sooners Odds | Oklahoma Sports Betting
47 Pro Athletes
NBA: 4 Pro Athletes
NFL: 39 Pro Athletes
MLB: 4 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Tre Young(Atlanta Hawks), Kyler Murray(Arizona Cardinals), Baker Mayfield(Cleveland Browns)
Utah - 71 Pro Athletes
University of Utah | Utes Odds | Utah Sports Betting
31 Pro Athletes
NBA: 3 Pro Athletes
NFL: 27 Pro Athletes
MLB: 1 Pro Athlete
Standout Athletes: Kyle Kuzma(Washington Wizards), Garrett Bolles(Denver Broncos), Devontae Booker(New York Giants)
Iowa - 69 Pro Athletes
University of Iowa | Hawkeyes Odds | Iowa Sports Betting
46 Pro Athletes
NBA: 3 Pro Athletes
NFL: 43 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Luka Garza(Detroit Pistons), George Kittle(San Francisco 49ers), Micah Hyde(Buffalo Bills)
Georgia - 67 Pro Athletes
University of Georgia | Bulldogs Odds | Georgia Sports Betting
48 Pro Athletes
NBA: 3 Pro Athletes
NFL: 42 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Anthony Edwards(Minnesota Timberwolves), Matthew Stafford(San Francisco 49ers), Nick Chubb(Cleveland Browns)
Oregon - 67 Pro Athletes
University of Oregon | Ducks Odds | Oregon Sports Betting
39 Pro Athletes
NBA: 8 Pro Athletes
NFL: 29 Pro Athletes
MLB: 2 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Justin Herbert(Los Angeles Chargers), Marcus Mariota(Las Vegas Raiders), Bol Bol(Denver Nuggets)
Michigan - 63 Pro Athletes
University of Michigan | Wolverines Odds | Michigan Sports Betting
56 Pro Athletes
NBA: 11 Pro Athletes
NFL: 43 Pro Athletes
MLB: 2 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Moe Wagner(Orlando Magic), Tom Brady(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Jabrill Peppers(New York Giants)
Illinois - 61 Pro Athletes
University of Illinois | Fighting illini Odds | Illinois Sports Betting
19 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 18 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Kendrick Green(Pittsburgh Steelers), Del'Shawn Phillips(New York Jets), Whitney Mercilus(Houston Texans)
Kansas - 47 Pro Athletes
Kansas State University | Wildcats Odds | Kansas Sports Betting
22 Pro Athletes
NBA: 4 Pro Athletes
NFL: 17 Pro Athletes
MLB: 1 Pro Athlete
Standout Athletes: Tyler Lockett(Seattle Seahawks), Jordan Willis(San Francisco 49ers), Dalton Risner(Denver Broncos)
Arizona - 45 Pro Athletes
University of Arizona | Wildcats Odds | Arizona Sports Betting
22 Pro Athletes
NBA: 9 Pro Athletes
NFL: 10 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Andre Iguodala(Golden State Warriors), Rob Gronkowski(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Nick Foles(Chicago Bears)
Wisconsin - 44 Pro Athletes
University of Wisconsin | Badgers Odds | Wisconsin Sports Betting
33 Pro Athletes
NBA: 3 Pro Athletes
NFL: 29 Pro Athletes
MLB: 1 Pro Athlete
Standout Athletes: Frank Kaminsky(Phoenix Suns), Russell Wilson(Seattle Seahawks), J.J. Watt(Arizona Cardinals)
Missouri - 43 Pro Athletes
University of Missouri | Tigers Odds | Missouri Sports Betting
31 Pro Athletes
NBA: 3 Pro Athletes
NFL: 24 Pro Athletes
MLB: 4 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Michael Porter Jr.(Denver Nuggets), Sheldon Richardson(Minnesota Vikings), Max Scherzer(Los Angeles Dodgers)
Arkansas - 42 Pro Athletes
University of Arkansas | Razorbacks Odds | Arkansas Sports Betting
31 Pro Athletes
NBA: 4 Pro Athletes
NFL: 22 Pro Athletes
MLB: 5 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Bobby Portis(Milwaukee Bucks), Trey Flowers(Detroit Lions), Hunter Henry(New England Patriots)
New York - 42 Pro Athletes
Syracuse University | Orange Odds | New York Sports Betting
17 Pro Athletes
NBA: 5 Pro Athletes
NFL: 12 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Chandler Jones(Arizona Cardinals), Carmelo Anthony(Los Angeles Lakers), Michael Carter-Williams(Orlando Magic)
Massachusetts - 35 Pro Athletes
Boston College | Eagles Odds | Massachusetts Sports Betting
20 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 18 Pro Athletes
MLB: 1 Pro Athlete
Standout Athletes: Reggie Jackson(Los Angeles Clippers), Matt Ryan(Atlanta Falcons), Matt Milano(Buffalo Bills)
West Virginia - 35 Pro Athletes
West Virginia University | Mountaineers Odds | West Virginia Sports Betting
23 Pro Athletes
NBA: 2 Pro Athletes
NFL: 19 Pro Athletes
MLB: 2 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: John Means(Baltimore Orioles), Tavon Austin(Jacksonville Jaguars), Geno Smith(Seattle Seahawks)
Nebraska - 34 Pro Athletes
University of Nebraska | Cornhuskers Odds | Nebraska Sports Betting
31 Pro Athletes
NBA: 2 Pro Athletes
NFL: 26 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Ndamukong Suh(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Rex Burkhead(Houston Texans), Richie Incognito(Las Vegas Raiders)
Maryland - 30 Pro Athletes
University of Maryland | Terrapins Odds | Maryland Sports Betting
26 Pro Athletes
NBA: 6 Pro Athletes
NFL: 18 Pro Athletes
MLB: 2 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Kevin Huerter(Atlanta Hawks), Stefon Diggs(Buffalo Bills), DJ Moore(Carolina Panthers)
Idaho - 25 Pro Athletes
Boise State University | Broncos Odds | Idaho Sports Betting
19 Pro Athletes
NBA: 2 Pro Athletes
NFL: 17 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Chandler Hutchison(Phoenix Suns), Leighton Vander Esch & Demarcus Lawrence(Dallas Cowboys)
Minnesota - 23 Pro Athletes
University of Minnesota | Golden Gophers Odds | Minnesota Sports Betting
15 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 14 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Rashod Bateman(Baltimore Ravens), Antoine Winfield Jr.(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Maxx Williams(Arizona Cardinals)
Colorado - 21 Pro Athletes
University of Colorado | Buffaloes Odds | Colorado Sports Betting
8 Pro Athletes
NBA: 4 Pro Athletes
NFL: 4 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Mason Crosby(Green Bay Packers), Phillip Lindsay(Denver Broncos), Jimmy Smith(Baltimore Ravens)
New Jersey - 19 Pro Athletes
Rutgers University | Scarlet Knights Odds | New Jersey Sports Betting
15 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athletes
NFL: 15 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Gus Edwards(Baltimore Ravens), Mohamed Sanu(San Francisco 49ers), Devin McCourty(New England Patriots)
Connecticut - 18 Pro Athletes
University of Connecticut | Huskies Odds | Connecticut Sports Betting
14 Pro Athletes
NBA: 5 Pro Athletes
NFL: 6 Pro Athletes
MLB: 3 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Rudy Gay(Utah Jazz), Kemba Walker(New York Knicks), Byron Jones(Miami Dolphins)
Nevada - 16 Pro Athletes
University of Nevada | Wolf Pack Odds | Nevada Sports Betting
7 Pro Athletes
NBA: 3 Pro Athletes
NFL: 3 Pro Athletes
MLB: 1 Pro Athlete
Standout Athletes: JaVale McGee(Phoenix Suns), TJ Friedl(Cincinnati Reds), Cody Martin(Charlotte Hornets)
Wyoming - 14 Pro Athletes
University of Wyoming | Cowboys Odds | Wyoming Sports Betting
14 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 13 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Larry Nance Jr.(Portland Trail Blazers), Josh Allen(Buffalo Bills), Logan Wilson(Cincinnati Bengals)
South Dakota - 10 Pro Athletes
South Dakota State University | Jackrabbits Odds | South Dakota Sports Betting
4 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athletes
NFL: 4 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Dallas Goedert(Philadelphia Eagles)
North Dakota - 9 Pro Athletes
North Dakota State University | Bison Odds | North Dakota Sports Betting
9 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athletes
NFL: 9 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Carson Wentz(Indianapolis Colts), Trey Lance(San Francisco 49ers)
Hawaii - 8 Pro Athletes
University of Hawaii | Warriors Odds | Hawaii Sports Betting
8 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athletes
NFL: 6 Pro Athletes
MLB: 2 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Josh Rojas(Arizona Diamondbacks), Jahlani Tavai(New England Patriots)
Rhode Island - 8 Pro Athletes
University of Rhode Island | Rams Odds | Rhode Island Sports Betting
4 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 3 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Jeff Dowtin(Orlando Magic), Isaiah Coulter(Chicago Bears)
Delaware - 7 Pro Athletes
University of Delaware | Blue Hens Odds | Delaware Sports Betting
6 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athletes
NFL: 6 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Joe Flacco(Philadelphia Eagles), Nasir Adderley(Los Angeles Chargers)
New Mexico - 7 Pro Athletes
University of New Mexico | Lobos Odds | New Mexico Sports Betting
5 Pro Athletes
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 4 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Tony Snell(Portland Trail Blazers), Nasir Adderley(Los Angeles Chargers)
District of Columbia - 5 Pro Athletes
Georgetown University | Hoyas Odds | District of Columbia Sports Betting
4 Pro Athletes
NBA: 4 Pro Athlete
NFL: 0 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Jeff Green(Denver Nuggets), Otto Porter Jr.(Golden State Warriors)
Maine - 2 Pro Athletes
University of Maine | Black Bears Odds | Maine Sports Betting
2 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athlete
NFL: 2 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Jamil Demby(Los Angeles Rams), Patrick Ricard(Baltimore Ravens)
Montana - 2 Pro Athletes
Montana State University | Bobcats Odds | Montana Sports Betting
2 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athlete
NFL: 2 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Travis Jonsen(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Alex Singleton(Philadelphia Eagles)
New Hampshire - 2 Pro Athletes
Dartmouth College | Big Green Odds | New Hampshire Sports Betting
2 Pro Athletes
NBA: 0 Pro Athlete
NFL: 2 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Matt Kaskey(Carolina Panthers), Niko Lalos(New York Giants)
Vermont - 1 Pro Athlete
University of Vermont | Catamounts Odds | Vermont Sports Betting
1 Pro Athlete
NBA: 1 Pro Athlete
NFL: 0 Pro Athletes
MLB: 0 Pro Athletes
Standout Athletes: Anthony Lamb(Houston Rockets)