Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Question: Has any other North Carolina college besides NC State produced a No. 1 overall NFL draft pick?

Answer: No, no other North Carolina colleges besides NC State have produced a No. 1 overall NFL draft pick in history. NC State’s lone top selection was Mario Williams in 2006. Of the 51 schools with No. 1 picks, the University of Southern California has had the most, with six, followed by Georgia and Notre Dame, each with five.