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NFL DRAFT: The Top 25 All-Time Picks from the MVFC

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March 14, 2017
NFL DRAFT: The Top 25 All-Time Picks from the MVFC

Players from current FCS schools have been drafted into the NFL since the first time the league held one — 1936. That year, Ed Michaels of Villanova was drafted in the second round by the Chicago Bears, while MVFC-iconColumbia, Fordham, Princeton, Colgate, Yale and Holy Cross also had players taken. Granted, college football has changed a ton in the 81 years since that first draft — with the inception of FCS/I-AA football coming in 1978. But the message remains the same — current FCS programs have been producing NFL-level talent for more than eight decades.

Today, we take a look at the Missouri Valley Football Conference and its current programs — and the all-time top 25 NFL picks from these schools. Southern Illinois leads the way with 8 of these 25 players, while North Dakota State boasts 6 of them, along with the highest pick ever — quarterback Carson Wentz at No. 2 overall in 2016.

Take a look at the top 25 NFL Draft Picks of all time from the Valley. Think you knew them all? ​

NOTE: AFL Draft picks from the 1960s are included, and noted … since this league eventually merged with the NFL. Some prospects were drafted by both leagues.

RK PLAYER SCHOOL POS PICK RD YR? PICKED BY YRS NOTEWORTHY
1 Carson Wentz NORTH DAKOTA STATE QB 2 1st 2016 Philadelphia 1 3,782 pass yards as a rookie
2 Lionel Antoine SOUTHERN ILLINOIS T 3 1st 1972 Chicago 6 6-year career for Bears
3 Leroy Jackson WESTERN ILLINOIS HB 11 1st 1962 Cleveland 2 395 total yards in 2 seasons
4 Lynn Boden SOUTH DAKOTA STATE OL 13 1st 1975 Detroit 5 Started 49 games in 5 seasons
5 Terry Taylor SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DB 22 1st 1984 Seattle 12 25 career INTs in 12 seasons
6 Sam Holden SOUTHERN ILLINOIS T 31 2nd 1971 New Orleans 1 Also played CFB at Grambling
7 Ernie Wheeler NORTH DAKOTA STATE DB-TB 32 5th 1939 Pittsburgh 2 Played in '39 and '42 seasons
8 Steve Nelson NORTH DAKOTA STATE LB 34 2nd 1974 New England 14 Three-time Pro Bowler
9 Ron Jaworski YOUNGSTOWN STATE QB 37 2nd 1974 L.A. Rams 15 Phil. Eagles Hall of Famer
10 Houston Antwine SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DL 38 3rd 1961 Detroit 12 Opted for AFL; 6-time All-Star

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Here's a look at Nos. 11 through 25.

RK PLAYER SCHOOL POS PICK RD YR? PICKED BY YRS
11 Wayne Davis INDIANA STATE DB 39 2nd 1985 San Diego 6
12 Sam Silas SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DT 46 6th 1963 Boston (AFL) 8
13 Stacy Robinson NORTH DAKOTA STATE WR 46 2nd 1985 N.Y. Giants 6
14 Kevin House SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WR 49 2nd 1980 Tampa Bay 8
15 Phil Hansen NORTH DAKOTA STATE DE 54 2nd 1991 Buffalo 11
16 Vencie Glenn INDIANA STATE DB 54 2nd 1986 New England 10
17 Al Jenkins SOUTHERN ILLINOIS OL-DL 55 3rd 1969 Cleveland 4
18 Adrian White SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DB 55 2nd 1987 N.Y. Giants 6
19 James Jones NORTHERN IOWA DL 57 3rd 1991 Cleveland 10
20 Brad Meester NORTHERN IOWA OL 60 2nd 2000 Jacksonville 14
21 Estus Hood ILLINOIS STATE DB 62 3rd 1978 Green Bay 7
22 Billy Turner NORTH DAKOTA STATE OT 67 3rd 2014 Miami 2
23 Steve Heiden SOUTH DAKOTA STATE TE 69 3rd 1999 San Diego 11
24 Jason Williams WESTERN ILLINOIS LB 69 3rd 2009 Dallas 6
25 Don Greco WESTERN ILLINOIS G 72 3rd 1982 Detroit 4
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