Written by: TFV-PR • October 1, 2024• Florida NFL

Study Reveals that FSU is Among the Best

A new study reveals that the University of Alabama is the best college to attend to become a professional football player.

The study, conducted by KingCasinoBonus.com, analyzed data from Sportico on college football team revenue for the 2022-2023 season, data from ESPN on the number of current NFL players attending each college, and Google searches on the average monthly search volume for each university and “college team,” “sports,” and “football team.” These numbers were then converted into an index out of 10 to determine which colleges offer the best opportunities for aspiring professional players.

Top 10 best college football teams to become professional
Rank	Name	Football revenue 2022-23	Current NFL players	Average monthly search volume	Football revenue 2022-23 index	Current NFL players index	Average monthly search volume index	Index /10
1	University of Alabama	129,301,585	61	3,217,027	7.0	10.0	8.2	8.4
2	University of Michigan	142,767,461	40	3,909,932	7.8	6.6	10.0	8.1
3	University of Georgia	152,739,786	48	2,434,106	8.3	7.9	6.2	7.5
4	Ohio State University	127,355,182	49	2,457,846	6.9	8.0	6.3	7.1
5	University of Texas at Austin	182,957,539	32	1,146,398	10.0	5.2	2.9	6.1
6	University of Oklahoma	143,123,409	34	991,025	7.8	5.6	2.5	5.3
7	Pennsylvania State University	109,607,108	36	1,384,742	5.9	5.9	3.5	5.1
8	Louisiana State University	105,677,694	38	1,166,667	5.7	6.2	3.0	5.0
9	University of Tennessee, Knoxville	134,901,896	26	1,178,817	7.3	4.3	3.0	4.9
10	Florida State University	91,476,275	26	1,809,500	4.9	4.3	4.6	4.6

The University of Alabama ranks first, with a total index score of 8.4 out of 10. This ranking is largely due to the number of current NFL players who attended this university, totaling 61, including notable names such as Derrick Henry, Tua Tagovailoa, and Mac Jones. Additionally, Alabama boasts an average monthly search volume of 3.21 million, the second-highest among the top 10, and a revenue of $129.3 million for the 2022-23 season.

In second place is the University of Michigan, with a total index score of 8.1. Michigan’s impressive revenue of over $142.7 million and 40 current NFL players contribute to its high ranking, with Blake Corum and Nico Collins being among them. Moreover, the university team garners an average monthly search volume of nearly 3.91 million, the highest in the top 10.

The University of Georgia secures third place, with a total index score of 7.5. Georgia has the second-highest football revenue of $152.7 million and has produced 48 of the current NFL players, including Stetson Bennett, George Pickens and Matthew Stafford. Its average monthly search volume stands at 2.43 million.

Fourth on the list is Ohio State University, with an overall index score of 7.1. It has a strong presence in professional football, with 49 current NFL players, the second-highest in the top 10, and an average monthly search volume of around 2.46 million. Ohio State’s football revenue exceeds $127.3 million.

Rounding out the top five is the University of Texas at Austin, scoring a total index of 6.1. Texas boasts the highest football revenue in 2022-23 at over $182.9 million, the highest on the list. However, it ranks lower in terms of current NFL players (32) and average monthly search volume (1.14 million).

A spokesperson for KingCasinoBonus.com commented on the findings, “It’s interesting to see how different factors contribute to a college’s success in producing professional players. For instance, while the University of Alabama dominates with its current NFL player count, the University of Texas leads in revenue but ranks lower overall due to fewer pro players and search interest. This shows that while strong football programs are vital, other elements like visibility and player development play crucial roles in shaping a college’s reputation as a launchpad for NFL talent.”

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Sources:

Sportico – College sports finance database
ESPN – NFL players by college
Google Keyword Planner

Methodology:

Data from Sportico on college football teams was collected.
Data from ESPN on the number of NFL players for each college was collected.
For each college, Google Keyword Planner data was collected and paired with the following keywords:
1. College team
2. Sports
3. Football team
This data was converted into an index and awarded a maximum score out of 10 with 10 being the best result. The results were ranked from highest to lowest score out of 10.

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