Nebraska Cornhuskers' NFL Draft Legacy

Nebraska Cornhuskers' NFL Draft Legacy

Author: The Daily News Now! April 23, 2026 Duration: 1:42

Nebraska Cornhuskers boast an impressive NFL draft legacy, ranking twelfth all-time with 370 picks. Theyve produced 34 first-rounders, starting with Sam Francis in 1937. Notable picks include Bob Brown, Jerry Tagge, Jeff Kinney, Johnny Rodgers, and Heisman winner Mike Rozier. Hall of Famers like Brown and award winners like Larry Jacobson have cemented Nebraskas reputation for producing pros who dominated college and beyond. The streak continues with recent picks like Ndamukong Suh and Prince Amukamara.

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