Some talented football players have come out of Group of Five programs, and Akron is no exception.
Here’s a look at NFL Draft picks out of Akron during the Super Bowl era, which began in 1966.
NFL Draft Picks From Akron
| Yr | Rd | Team | Player | Position |
| 2019 | 6 | PIT | Ulysees Gilbert | LB |
| 2016 | 5 | SDG | Jatavis Brown | OLB |
| 2008 | 4 | BUF | Reggie Corner | DB |
| 2007 | 3 | NOR | Andy Alleman | G |
| 2006 | 4 | DEN | Domenik Hixon | WR |
| 2005 | 3 | CLE | Charlie Frye | QB |
| 2002 | 5 | TEN | Jake Schifino | WR |
| 2001 | 3 | TAM | Dwight Smith | DB |
| 1997 | 3 | MIA | Jason Taylor | DE |
| 1993 | 8 | TAM | Daron Alcorn | K |
| 1989 | 10 | CLE | John Buddenberg | T |
| 1987 | 7 | PIT | Chris Kelley | TE |
| 1969 | 11 | BAL | Ken Delaney | T |
| 1968 | 12 | MIA | Paul Paxton | T |
| 1967 | 13 | DAL | Al Kerkian | DE |
| 1967 | 16 | CLE | Don Williams | E |
