First off, as usual biased toward the skill positions. Only 7 OL in the top 101? (1 spot included two players on the same team, the DEs from Missouri.) OL make up nearly a fourth of the players on the field. That speaks to it more as a fluff piece and popularity contest (See NFL top 100) than serious research and scouting. However, still worth analyzing.

 

Second, FSU is loaded and nabs 2 of those 7 OL spots. Historically good OL this year which could have all 4 senior starters drafted this year.

 

Third, 13 QBs? The QBs from Texas Tech, Utah State, and Mississippi State (last three in) are not better NOR more influential than the plethora of NFL caliber talent at OT, OG, C, LB, and DT left off this list.

 

Finally, lots of SEC talent as expected, 27 players. Pac 12 and ACC each have 20. Take out the top team from each conference and you have:

 

SEC: 27-5 (Alabama)=22

PAC12: 20-3 (Oregon, Washington, USC all tie)=17 

ACC: 20-7 (FSU)=13

BIG10: 16-5 (Ohio State)=11

BIG12: 11-3 (Baylor)=8

 

So even without FSU the ACC is the third most talented conference which is a mild surprise.

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