The HERO Sports FCS Podcast today is talking the history of FCS players in the NFL Draft. Brian McLaughlin and Jim Oxley discuss the highest drafted players in FCS history, as well as players who were drafted from schools who are now FCS programs.
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We also dive into the top draft picks from the Missouri Valley Football Conference and from the Colonial Athletic Association.
Here's how the podcast breaks down:
- FCS first round draft picks — quarterbacks dominate
- Top overall draft picks from FCS schools — Ivy Leagues were dominant early in FBS history
- Top draft picks from the CAA — Villanova has sent a ton of draft picks to the NFL
- Top draft picks from the MVFC — Don't forget about Southern Illinois
Here's links to Brian's articles on the above topics:
- NFL DRAFT: FCS' List of First Round Picks Since 1978
- NFL DRAFT: Top Five Overall Draft Picks from FCS Schools
- NFL DRAFT: The Top 25 All-Time Picks from the CAA
- NFL DRAFT: The Top 25 All-Time Picks from the MVFC
