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NFL—WHICH PROGRAMS HAVE THE

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2. LSU 3. Penn State

FACT: LBs from Alabama who entered the league since 2010 have a combined 331 NFL star ts—tied with LSU for most.

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2. Wisconsin 3. Florida

FACT: Three Notre Dame OLs who entered the league since 2010 have earned All-Pro honors, more than any program.

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1. ALABAMA


2. Clemson 3. Georgia

FACT: The Tide have produced 18 NFL interior DLs since 2010, while Clemson has had the most edge players (nine).

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1. LSU


2. Alabama 3. Florida

FACT: LSU DBs entering the league since 2010 have a combined seven first-team All-Pro nods.

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RESEARCH BY REID FOSTER