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Baylor's NFL Draft Pipeline: Top Picks Analyzed
17 Apr
Summary
- Baylor has produced 16 NFL draft picks throughout its history.
- Robert Griffin III was a Heisman winner and second overall pick in 2012.
- Tyquan Thornton was recently drafted and signed an $11 million deal.
Baylor University boasts a legacy of 16 NFL draft picks throughout its history, though first-round talent has been less frequent in recent years. The 2009 draft saw OT Jason Smith selected second overall by the St. Louis Rams. In 2011, OT Danny Watkins was chosen 21st by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 2012 NFL Draft was a landmark year for Baylor, with QB Robert Griffin III selected second overall by the Washington Redskins after winning the Heisman Trophy. WR Kendall Wright was also drafted that year, going 20th to the Tennessee Titans.
More recent selections include WR Corey Coleman, the 15th pick in 2016 by the Cleveland Browns. An honorable mention goes to WR Tyquan Thornton, the 50th pick in 2022 by the New England Patriots, who has since signed an $11 million contract and plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.
