With the NFL ’s kickoff weekend now over and initial rosters official, the league has compiled data on which towns and schools produced the most players this season.
The list looks similar to last year, with Texas and Florida continuing to top the list of total players. But it’s Georgians who may have the best chance of making the cut – the Peach State topped the list of states with the most NFL players per capita.
The high school with the most NFL players was once again IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, just south of Tampa, followed by American Heritage in Plantation, Florida.
By the numbers:
The totals are based on the 1,730 players on Kickoff Weekend rosters.
As of Week 1, NFL players represent high schools in 46 states and the District of Columbia, along with three other countr