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NFL Draft

SEC bounces back to lead all conferences in 2026 NFL Draft picks

The 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up on Saturday in Pittsburgh, and after the Big Ten stole the show in Round 1, the SEC stormed back to finish on top.

The SEC finished with 87 total draft picks, reclaiming the top spot after the Big Ten's historic first round. It was the first time since 2015 that a conference other than the SEC led the opening round, but Days 2 and 3 told a different story. The SEC had 29 players taken in the second and third rounds alone.

One of the biggest moves of the draft came on Thursday when Alabama's Ty Simpson was drafted 13th overall by the Rams in a surprising moment. Notably, former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia went undrafted but accepted a rookie minicamp invitation on Sunday.

On3 tracked every pick by conference throughout the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's how the full seven rounds shook out in Pittsburgh.

college football playoff

Fans hate the idea of a 24-team College Football Playoff, so why does it have so much momentum?

Fans overwhelmingly oppose a 24-team College Football Playoff, according to an On3 poll, but the conference commissioners who actually control the format are moving in the opposite direction.
The room has flipped since January. Most leagues have warmed to 24 teams, leaving SEC commissioner Greg Sankey as the lone holdout. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is now leading the charge for expansion.
The Big Ten and SEC hold the real power here, meaning Sankey can stall the process if he chooses. Whether he does could determine the CFP's fate for years to come.

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'They hit all of the boxes:' Alabama lands a commitment from 5-star QB Elijah Haven

Elijah Haven, the No. 1 QB in the Rivals Industry Ranking, has committed to Alabama after months of visits to Tuscaloosa, with A-Day serving as the final push.
Kalen DeBoer's track record of QB development was the biggest selling point, with Haven specifically pointing to the work done with Ty Simpson this past season as a selling point.
Haven arrives as the No. 11 overall prospect nationally, coming off a junior season that ended with a state title and multiple records, and his high school coach says there's no ceiling on what he can become.

Rivals Football Recruiting

Prediction: Florida trending for a 4-star defensive target closing in on a decision

After hosting a slew of talent this spring in The Swamp, dominoes are beginning to fall for Jon Sumrall’s Gators. Now, Florida is trending in the right direction with many prospects, including one of the top defenders in the country.

Rivals Football Recruiting

Committed 5-star recruits in the Rivals Industry Ranking

Eighteen five-star recruits are now committed as the summer official visit window approaches. Here's a look at all 18 committed five-stars and where they're currently pledged.