SEC smashes record for most NFL draft picks in 1st round

first round of NFL draft opened and closed with players from Souastern Conference, a fitting way to mark league's record-setting night.

football powerhouse h 15 players selected Thursday, smashing previous mark of 12 set by Atlantic Coast Conference in 2006 and matched twice by SEC (2013, 2017).

SEC’s most promising crop to date was flush with players from Alabama (four) and LSU (five). It included reigning Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow at top followed by several more next-level starters — maybe even stars — at nearly every position.

league fell just short of having as many players drafted in first round as rest of college football combined. Oddsmakers h listed over/under for SEC players at 15½.

LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton, Alabama safety Xavier McKinney, Georgia running back D’Andre Swift and Alabama cornerback Trevon Diggs did t come off board as some expected. y are expected to get selected early in second round Friday night.

Georgia right tackle Isaiah Wilson gave SEC new record when Tennessee chose him with 29th pick. Miami took Auburn cornerback ah Igbighene next to make it 14 from league. Kansas City capped first round by drafting LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.