CBS Sports Ranks College Football's Most Impressive NFL Draft Classes Since 2000

CBS Sports writer Brad Crawford recently ranked college football's most impressive NFL Draft classes since 2000.

LSU's star power team in 2019, which won the National Championship, landed at No. 2 on the list with 14 selections.

Georgia's 2022 squad, which had 15 selections, was No. 1 on Crawford's list.

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2. LSU 2020 (14 selections)
First-rounders: Joe Burrow, K'Lavon Chaisson, Justin Jefferson, Patrick Queen, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

With 10 players picked over the first three rounds in 2020, it's no wonder this Tigers team dominated en route to a perfect season. Anchored by a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and elite wide receiver talent, LSU beat seven top-10 opponents that season and shattered numerous program records with a roster littered with eventual draft picks.

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Here's the Top-10:

1. Georgia 2022 (15 selections)
First-rounders: Travon Walker, Jordan Davis, Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt, Lewis Cine

2. LSU 2020 (14 selections)
First-rounders: Joe Burrow, K'Lavon Chaisson, Justin Jefferson, Patrick Queen, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

3. Ohio State 2025 (14 selections)
First-rounders: Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson, Tyliek Williams, Josh Simmons

4. Ohio State 2016 (12 selections)
First-rounders: Joey Bosa, Ezekiel Elliott, Eli Apple, Taylor Decker, Darron Lee

5. Alabama 2021 (10 selections)
First-rounders: Jaylen Waddle, Patrick Surtain II, DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones, Alex Leatherwood, Najee Harris

6. Georgia 2025 (13 selections)
First-rounders: Mykel Williams, Jalon Walker, Malaki Starks

7. Alabama 2018 (12 selections)
First-rounders: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Daron Payne, Rashaan Evans, Calvin Ridley

8. Ohio State 2004 (14 selections)
First-rounders: Will Smith, Chris Gamble, Michael Jenkins

9. Miami 2004 (9 selections)
First-rounders: Sean Taylor, Kellen Winslow Jr., Jonathan Vilma, D.J. Williams, Vernon Carey, Vince Wilfork

10. Texas 2025 (12 selections)
First-rounders: Kelvin Banks Jr., Jahdae Barron, Mathew Golden