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Ferentz Leads 2026 Draft Rankings; Clemson, Georgia Follow

4/23/2026

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The 2026 NFL Draft ranking lists Iowa's Kirk Ferentz with 94 total NFL selections as the leader.
Clemson's Dabo Swinney follows with 86 selections, including 18 first-rounders such as Trevor Lawrence.
Georgia's Kirby Smart ranks third with 76 selections and five first-round defensive picks in 2022.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti anticipates Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall pick, adding to his four career draft picks.

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The 2026 NFL Draft ranking lists Iowa's Kirk Ferentz with 94 total NFL selections as the leader.
Clemson's Dabo Swinney follows with 86 selections, including 18 first-rounders such as Trevor Lawrence.
Georgia's Kirby Smart ranks third with 76 selections and five first-round defensive picks in 2022.
Indiana's Curt Cignetti anticipates Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall pick, adding to his four career draft picks.