Some talented football players have come out of Group of Five programs, and Georgia Southern is no exception.
Here’s a look at NFL Draft picks out of Georgia Southern during the Super Bowl era, which began in 1966.
NFL Draft Picks From Georgia Southern
| Yr | Rd | Team | Player | Position |
| 2020 | 5 | CHI | Kindle Vildor | CB |
| 2020 | 6 | BUF | Tyler Bass | K |
| 2017 | 5 | KAN | Ukeme Eligwe | LB |
| 2016 | 5 | DET | Antwione Williams | LB |
| 2014 | 3 | MIN | Jerick McKinnon | RB |
| 2014 | 7 | CIN | Lavelle Westbrooks | DB |
| 2013 | 3 | DAL | J.J. Wilcox | DB |
| 2003 | 6 | JAX | David Young | DB |
| 2002 | 6 | CHI | Adrian Peterson | RB |
| 2000 | 5 | JAX | Kiwaukee Thomas | DB |
| 1990 | 11 | KAN | Ernest Thompson | RB |
| 1989 | 12 | TAM | Terry Young | DB |
| 1988 | 10 | SFO | Tim Foley | K |
| 1987 | 9 | RAM | Tracy Ham | RB |
| 1987 | 12 | RAM | Fred Stokes | DE |
