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Cincinnati proving the NFL draft isn't dominated by just blue bloods anymore

The Georgia Bulldogs set a record this year by having 15 players selected in a single NFL draft. LSU was the next most for 2022 with 10 picks.

Then there was the team with nine.

Not Alabama. Not Clemson. Not Ohio State.

Not anyone from the SEC or Big Ten or any “Power 5” conference.

It was Cincinnati. Luke Fickell’s Cincinnati Bearcats.

Nine draft picks in a single class is an astounding accomplishment for any program. Since 2016, only Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and LSU have boasted classes with more.