Players of the Future: Most Successful College & States

To discover which college and state have produced the most recent talent, the full rosters of every current 2021 team in the NFL, NBA and MLB were analyzed. By analyzing each team from these three major leagues, we identified which college and state appeared the most, thus identifying the most successful colleges/states of the current leagues.

Texas - 250 Pro Athletes

University of Texas | Longhorns Odds | Texas Sports Betting

50 Pro Athletes

NBA: 13 Pro Athletes

NFL: 34 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Kevin Durant(Brooklyn Nets), Justin Tucker(Baltimore Ravens), Jordan Hicks(Arizona Cardinals)

California - 215 Pro Athletes

  University of Southern California | Trojans Odds | California Sports Betting

46 Pro Athletes

NBA: 10 Pro Athletes

NFL: 33 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: DeMar DeRozan(Chicago Bulls), Robert Woods(Los Angeles Rams), Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers)

Florida - 179 Pro Athletes

University of Florida | Gators Odds | Florida Sports Betting

63 Pro Athletes

NBA: 7 Pro Athletes

NFL: 46 Pro Athletes

MLB: 10 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Bradley Beal(Washington Wizards), Kyle Pitts(Atlanta Falcons), Joe Haden (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Ohio - 169 Pro Athletes

  Ohio State University | Buckeyes Odds | Ohio Sports Betting

70 Pro Athletes

NBA: 5 Pro Athletes

NFL: 65 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: D'Angelo Russell(Minnesota Timberwolves), Ezekiel Elliott(Dallas Cowboys), Chase Young (Washington Football Team)

North Carolina - 159 Pro Athletes

  Duke University | Blue Devils Odds| North Carolina Sports Betting

43 Pro Athletes

NBA: 26 Pro Athletes

NFL: 16 Pro Athletes

MLB: 1 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Kyrie Irving(Brooklyn Nets), Zion Williamson(New Orleans Pelicans), Daniel Jones(New York Giants)

Alabama - 141 Pro Athletes

  University of Alabama | Crimson Tide Odds | Alabama Sports Betting

82 Pro Athletes

NBA: 5 Pro Athletes

NFL: 74 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Najee Harris(Pittsburgh Steelers), Tua Tagovailoa(Miami Dolphins), Collin Sexton(Cleveland Cavaliers)

Louisiana - 121 Pro Athletes

  Louisiana State University | Tigers Odds | Louisiana Sports Betting

75 Pro Athletes

NBA: 8 Pro Athletes

NFL: 59 Pro Athletes

MLB: 8 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Ben Simmons(Philadelphia 76ers), Joe Burrow(Cincinnati Bengals), Alex Bregman(Houston Astros)

Pennsylvania - 107 Pro Athletes

  Pennsylvania State University | Nittany Lions Odds| Pennsylvania Sports Betting

39 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 38 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Saquon Barkley(New York Giants), Micah Parsons(Dallas Cowboys), Allen Robinson(Chicago Bears)

Indiana - 106 Pro Athletes

  University of Notre Dame | Fighting Irish Odds | Indiana Sports Betting

53 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 49 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Chase Claypool(Pittsburgh Steelers), Trey Mancini(Baltimore Orioles), Mike McGlinchey(San Francisco 49ers)

Tennessee - 102 Pro Athletes

  University of Tennessee | Volunteers Odds| Tennessee Sports Betting

35 Pro Athletes

NBA: 6 Pro Athletes

NFL: 27 Pro Athletes

MLB: 2 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Alvin Kamara(New Orleans Saints), Cordarrelle Patterson(Atlanta Falcons), Tobias Harris(Philadelphia 76ers)

South Carolina - 100 Pro Athletes

  Clemson University | Tigers Odds | South Carolina Sports Betting

45 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 40 Pro Athletes

MLB: 4 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Trevor Lawrence(Jacksonville Jaguars), DeAndre Hopkins(Houston Texans), Hunter Renfrow(Las Vegas Raiders)

Kentucky - 93 Pro Athletes

  University of Kentucky | Wildcats Odds | Kentucky Sports Betting

50 Pro Athletes

NBA: 30 Pro Athletes

NFL: 20 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Anthony Davis(Los Angeles Lakers), Devin Booker(Phoenix Suns), Randall Cobb(Green Bay Packers)

Virginia - 89 Pro Athletes

  University of Virginia | Cavaliers Odds | Virginia Sports Betting

35 Pro Athletes

NBA: 9 Pro Athletes

NFL: 16 Pro Athletes

MLB: 10 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Ryan Zimmerman(Washington Nationals), De'Andre Hunter(Atlanta Hawks), Bryce Hall(New York Jets)

Washington - 89 Pro Athletes

  University of Washington | Huskies Odds | Washington Sports Betting

51 Pro Athletes

NBA: 9 Pro Athletes

NFL: 40 Pro Athletes

MLB: 2 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Markelle Fultz(Orlando Magic), Marcus Peters(Baltimore Ravens), John Ross(New York Giants)

Mississippi - 78 Pro Athletes

  Mississippi State University | Bulldogs Odds | Mississippi Sports Betting

38 Pro Athletes

NBA: 3 Pro Athletes

NFL: 28 Pro Athletes

MLB: 7 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Dak Prescott(Dallas Cowboys), Montez Sweat(Washington Football Team), Adam Frazier(San Diego Padres)

Oklahoma - 75 Pro Athletes

  University of Oklahoma | Sooners Odds | Oklahoma Sports Betting

47 Pro Athletes

NBA: 4 Pro Athletes

NFL: 39 Pro Athletes

MLB: 4 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Tre Young(Atlanta Hawks), Kyler Murray(Arizona Cardinals), Baker Mayfield(Cleveland Browns)

Utah - 71 Pro Athletes

  University of Utah | Utes Odds | Utah Sports Betting

31 Pro Athletes

NBA: 3 Pro Athletes

NFL: 27 Pro Athletes

MLB: 1 Pro Athlete

Standout Athletes: Kyle Kuzma(Washington Wizards), Garrett Bolles(Denver Broncos), Devontae Booker(New York Giants)

Iowa - 69 Pro Athletes

  University of Iowa | Hawkeyes Odds | Iowa Sports Betting

46 Pro Athletes

NBA: 3 Pro Athletes

NFL: 43 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Luka Garza(Detroit Pistons), George Kittle(San Francisco 49ers), Micah Hyde(Buffalo Bills)

Georgia - 67 Pro Athletes

University of Georgia | Bulldogs Odds | Georgia Sports Betting

48 Pro Athletes

NBA: 3 Pro Athletes

NFL: 42 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Anthony Edwards(Minnesota Timberwolves), Matthew Stafford(San Francisco 49ers), Nick Chubb(Cleveland Browns)

Oregon - 67 Pro Athletes

University of Oregon | Ducks Odds | Oregon Sports Betting

39 Pro Athletes

NBA: 8 Pro Athletes

NFL: 29 Pro Athletes

MLB: 2 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Justin Herbert(Los Angeles Chargers), Marcus Mariota(Las Vegas Raiders), Bol Bol(Denver Nuggets)

Michigan - 63 Pro Athletes

University of Michigan | Wolverines Odds | Michigan Sports Betting

56 Pro Athletes

NBA: 11 Pro Athletes

NFL: 43 Pro Athletes

MLB: 2 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Moe Wagner(Orlando Magic), Tom Brady(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Jabrill Peppers(New York Giants)

Illinois - 61 Pro Athletes

University of Illinois | Fighting illini Odds | Illinois Sports Betting

19 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 18 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Kendrick Green(Pittsburgh Steelers), Del'Shawn Phillips(New York Jets), Whitney Mercilus(Houston Texans)

Kansas - 47 Pro Athletes

Kansas State University | Wildcats Odds | Kansas Sports Betting

22 Pro Athletes

NBA: 4 Pro Athletes

NFL: 17 Pro Athletes

MLB: 1 Pro Athlete

Standout Athletes: Tyler Lockett(Seattle Seahawks), Jordan Willis(San Francisco 49ers), Dalton Risner(Denver Broncos)

Arizona - 45 Pro Athletes

University of Arizona | Wildcats Odds | Arizona Sports Betting

22 Pro Athletes

NBA: 9 Pro Athletes

NFL: 10 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Andre Iguodala(Golden State Warriors), Rob Gronkowski(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Nick Foles(Chicago Bears)

Wisconsin - 44 Pro Athletes

University of Wisconsin | Badgers Odds | Wisconsin Sports Betting

33 Pro Athletes

NBA: 3 Pro Athletes

NFL: 29 Pro Athletes

MLB: 1 Pro Athlete

Standout Athletes: Frank Kaminsky(Phoenix Suns), Russell Wilson(Seattle Seahawks), J.J. Watt(Arizona Cardinals)

Missouri - 43 Pro Athletes

University of Missouri | Tigers Odds | Missouri Sports Betting

31 Pro Athletes

NBA: 3 Pro Athletes

NFL: 24 Pro Athletes

MLB: 4 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Michael Porter Jr.(Denver Nuggets), Sheldon Richardson(Minnesota Vikings), Max Scherzer(Los Angeles Dodgers)

Arkansas - 42 Pro Athletes

University of Arkansas | Razorbacks Odds | Arkansas Sports Betting

31 Pro Athletes

NBA: 4 Pro Athletes

NFL: 22 Pro Athletes

MLB: 5 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Bobby Portis(Milwaukee Bucks), Trey Flowers(Detroit Lions), Hunter Henry(New England Patriots)

New York - 42 Pro Athletes

Syracuse University | Orange Odds | New York Sports Betting

17 Pro Athletes

NBA: 5 Pro Athletes

NFL: 12 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Chandler Jones(Arizona Cardinals), Carmelo Anthony(Los Angeles Lakers), Michael Carter-Williams(Orlando Magic)

Massachusetts - 35 Pro Athletes

Boston College | Eagles Odds | Massachusetts Sports Betting

20 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 18 Pro Athletes

MLB: 1 Pro Athlete

Standout Athletes: Reggie Jackson(Los Angeles Clippers), Matt Ryan(Atlanta Falcons), Matt Milano(Buffalo Bills)

West Virginia - 35 Pro Athletes

West Virginia University | Mountaineers Odds | West Virginia Sports Betting

23 Pro Athletes

NBA: 2 Pro Athletes

NFL: 19 Pro Athletes

MLB: 2 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: John Means(Baltimore Orioles), Tavon Austin(Jacksonville Jaguars), Geno Smith(Seattle Seahawks)

Nebraska - 34 Pro Athletes

University of Nebraska | Cornhuskers Odds | Nebraska Sports Betting

31 Pro Athletes

NBA: 2 Pro Athletes

NFL: 26 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Ndamukong Suh(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Rex Burkhead(Houston Texans), Richie Incognito(Las Vegas Raiders)

Maryland - 30 Pro Athletes

University of Maryland | Terrapins Odds | Maryland Sports Betting

26 Pro Athletes

NBA: 6 Pro Athletes

NFL: 18 Pro Athletes

MLB: 2 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Kevin Huerter(Atlanta Hawks), Stefon Diggs(Buffalo Bills), DJ Moore(Carolina Panthers)

Idaho - 25 Pro Athletes

Boise State University | Broncos Odds | Idaho Sports Betting

19 Pro Athletes

NBA: 2 Pro Athletes

NFL: 17 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Chandler Hutchison(Phoenix Suns), Leighton Vander Esch & Demarcus Lawrence(Dallas Cowboys)

Minnesota - 23 Pro Athletes

University of Minnesota | Golden Gophers Odds | Minnesota Sports Betting

15 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 14 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Rashod Bateman(Baltimore Ravens), Antoine Winfield Jr.(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Maxx Williams(Arizona Cardinals)

Colorado - 21 Pro Athletes

University of Colorado | Buffaloes Odds | Colorado Sports Betting

8 Pro Athletes

NBA: 4 Pro Athletes

NFL: 4 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Mason Crosby(Green Bay Packers), Phillip Lindsay(Denver Broncos), Jimmy Smith(Baltimore Ravens)

New Jersey - 19 Pro Athletes

Rutgers University | Scarlet Knights Odds | New Jersey Sports Betting

15 Pro Athletes

NBA:  0 Pro Athletes

NFL: 15 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Gus Edwards(Baltimore Ravens), Mohamed Sanu(San Francisco 49ers), Devin McCourty(New England Patriots)

Connecticut - 18 Pro Athletes

University of Connecticut | Huskies Odds | Connecticut Sports Betting

14 Pro Athletes

NBA: 5 Pro Athletes

NFL: 6 Pro Athletes

MLB: 3 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Rudy Gay(Utah Jazz), Kemba Walker(New York Knicks), Byron Jones(Miami Dolphins)

Nevada - 16 Pro Athletes

University of Nevada | Wolf Pack Odds | Nevada Sports Betting

7 Pro Athletes

NBA: 3 Pro Athletes

NFL: 3 Pro Athletes

MLB: 1 Pro Athlete

Standout Athletes: JaVale McGee(Phoenix Suns), TJ Friedl(Cincinnati Reds), Cody Martin(Charlotte Hornets)

Wyoming - 14 Pro Athletes

University of Wyoming | Cowboys Odds | Wyoming Sports Betting

14 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 13 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Larry Nance Jr.(Portland Trail Blazers), Josh Allen(Buffalo Bills), Logan Wilson(Cincinnati Bengals)

South Dakota - 10 Pro Athletes

South Dakota State University | Jackrabbits Odds | South Dakota Sports Betting

4 Pro Athletes

NBA: 0 Pro Athletes

NFL: 4 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Dallas Goedert(Philadelphia Eagles)

North Dakota - 9 Pro Athletes

North Dakota State University | Bison Odds | North Dakota Sports Betting

9 Pro Athletes

NBA: 0 Pro Athletes

NFL: 9 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Carson Wentz(Indianapolis Colts), Trey Lance(San Francisco 49ers)

Hawaii - 8 Pro Athletes

University of Hawaii | Warriors Odds | Hawaii Sports Betting

8 Pro Athletes

NBA: 0 Pro Athletes

NFL: 6 Pro Athletes

MLB: 2 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Josh Rojas(Arizona Diamondbacks), Jahlani Tavai(New England Patriots)

Rhode Island - 8 Pro Athletes

University of Rhode Island | Rams Odds | Rhode Island Sports Betting

4 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 3 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Jeff Dowtin(Orlando Magic), Isaiah Coulter(Chicago Bears)

Delaware - 7 Pro Athletes

University of Delaware | Blue Hens Odds | Delaware Sports Betting

6 Pro Athletes

NBA: 0 Pro Athletes

NFL: 6 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Joe Flacco(Philadelphia Eagles), Nasir Adderley(Los Angeles Chargers)

New Mexico - 7 Pro Athletes

University of New Mexico | Lobos Odds | New Mexico Sports Betting

5 Pro Athletes

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 4 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Tony Snell(Portland Trail Blazers), Nasir Adderley(Los Angeles Chargers)

District of Columbia - 5 Pro Athletes

Georgetown University | Hoyas Odds | District of Columbia Sports Betting

4 Pro Athletes

NBA: 4 Pro Athlete

NFL: 0 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Jeff Green(Denver Nuggets), Otto Porter Jr.(Golden State Warriors)

Maine - 2 Pro Athletes

University of Maine | Black Bears Odds | Maine Sports Betting

2 Pro Athletes

NBA: 0 Pro Athlete

NFL: 2 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Jamil Demby(Los Angeles Rams), Patrick Ricard(Baltimore Ravens)

Montana - 2 Pro Athletes

Montana State University | Bobcats Odds | Montana Sports Betting

2 Pro Athletes

NBA: 0 Pro Athlete

NFL: 2 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Travis Jonsen(Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Alex Singleton(Philadelphia Eagles)

New Hampshire - 2 Pro Athletes

Dartmouth College | Big Green Odds | New Hampshire Sports Betting

2 Pro Athletes

NBA: 0 Pro Athlete

NFL: 2 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Matt Kaskey(Carolina Panthers), Niko Lalos(New York Giants)

Vermont - 1 Pro Athlete

University of Vermont | Catamounts Odds | Vermont Sports Betting

1 Pro Athlete

NBA: 1 Pro Athlete

NFL: 0 Pro Athletes

MLB: 0 Pro Athletes

Standout Athletes: Anthony Lamb(Houston Rockets)