Jernigan's Top 3 Schools & The NFL

I did some quick research on Tim Jernigan's Top 3: Tennesse, FSU, and LSU, and came upon some interesting realizations.

Sure, the following list has NO account for CFB productivity, but certainly pro potential is a major draw for high school and JUCO prospects.

This list is of CURRENT NFL players, so it does not account for any drafted/signed players who had good college careers and made it to the NFL, but for some reason or another are not still playing. So in short, it's a list of recent NFL-longevity of defensive linemen from the aforementioned college programs.

I was surprised at the lackluster reality of LSU D-linemen, especially compared to UT and FSU, but I suppose their programs have experienced stability for a much longer time than LSU's.

But then I realized...

LSU can indeed get you to the NFL. You might not go first round, but if you're on the 2-deep (exception, Pep), you gon' get paid, son. Even if, for some reason, your college career does not pan out, and you have a lackluster college career like Al Woods', just BEING at LSU will get you noticed, drafted, and the weight of succeeding put on your shoulders.

After all, football is a grind. It's a job. Just like when you work at a bank, very few make the big bucks. But if you love it, and chose it, then you can make a living.



Name (NFL Team) - role, NFL draft pick

Tennessee (8)
Aubrayo Franklin (SFF) - starter, 5th Rd
Albert Haynesworth (WAS) - starter, 1st Rd
John Henderson (OAK) - pro bowler, 1st Rd
Tony McDaniel (MIA) - reserve, UFA
Dan williams (ARI) - reserve, 1st Rd
Turk McBride (DET) - reserve, 2nd Rd
Justin Harrell (GBP) - reserve, 1st Rd -caliber (injury)
Shaun Ellis (NYJ) - pro bowler, 1st Rd

Florida St (7)
Everette Brown (CAR) - reserve, 2nd Rd
Brodrick Bunkley (PHI) - starter, 1st Rd
Chauncey Davis (ATL) - reserve, 4th Rd
Darnell Dockett (ARI) - pro bowler, 3rd Rd
Andre Fluellen (DET) - reserve, 3rd Rd
Travis Johnson (SDC) - starter caliber, 1st Rd
Eric Moore (NEP) - reserve, 6th Rd

Louisiana St (9)
Glenn Dorsey (KCC) - starter, 1st Rd DP
Jarvis Green (HOU) - reserve, 4th Rd
Howard Green (GBP) - reserve, 6th Rd
Tyson Jackson (KCC) - starter, 1st Rd
Ricky Jean-Francois (SFF) - reserve, 7th Rd
Marcus Spears (DAL) - starter, 1st Rd
Al Woods (TBB) - practice, 4th Rd
Kyle Williams - pro bowler, 5th Rd
Marlon Favorite - practice, UFA

High Draft Picks (1-2)
Ten - 5
FSU - 3
LSU - 3

Draftees (3-7)
LSU - 5
FSU - 4
Ten - 1

Starters
Ten - 4
LSU - 4
FSU - 3

Pro Bowlers
Ten - 2
FSU -1
LSU - 1

Backups
LSU - 3
FSU - 4
Ten - 4

Live for the present, you may never see the NFL. Death Valley is as good as it gets.

Personally, I think the tides are changing...with the new coaching staff at UT, Nevis, Montgomery, Dorsey & Jackson gaining experience, Montgomery, Mingo...but hey, it's not the school, it's the person, RIGHT?

Thoughts?