Frame your interpretation of this question anyway you want, but try to provide a little support for your answer. For offensive linemen, I believe that Georgia would be #1 followed very closely by Florida. I have no hard statistics for this, just observation over the years--especially if you adjust to keep things relative to the state populations. Other than O-linemen, I'm not sure where I stand on the question.
2006-12-06 07:24:18 · 9 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
I read an article a while back that said Texas, Florida, California and Ohio had produced the most NFL players. I think it was in that order as well. The article was on one of those recruiting websites.
2006-12-06 07:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by Bruce Tzu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The true answer to this question is regional by position.
Florida and California are known for producing speed players. The best receivers and defensive backs tend to come from these states.
The Southern states like Georgia, Alabama, and Florida tend to produce the big, athletic offensive lineman that are so highly coveted at major college programs.
Pennsylvania, especially western PA and Ohio tend to produce an inordinate number of talented quarterback prospects.
Finally, Texas is widely regarded, more than any other state for their high school programs and the talent that they produce. They contribute great players to the college world at every position, especially running back and linebacker.
2006-12-06 07:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by Stand Up Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently it's real close between FL, TX and CA.
All time -beat this list
Joe Montana
Dan Marino
Jim Kelly
Johnny Unitis
Larry Johnson
Marvin Harrison
Eddie George
Tony Dorsett
Mike Ditka
Jack Ham
Franco Harris
Lavar Arrington
Jim Thorpe
Marco Rivera
ALL FROM Pennsylvania
2006-12-06 07:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Albert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one! I believe it is a toss up between Florida, Texas and California. If you take into account the size of the state compared to the other 2 I would answer your question with Florida.
2006-12-06 07:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by juicetke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ohio has some of the best Highschool football...I really don't have any stats on it...But if you look at the Ohio St. Buckeyes and think about who has gone pro from there..Most of Ohio St. team every year is made up completely of Ohio boy's...Usually Michigan's top players are even from Ohio...Like Mario Manningham and Desmond Howard...
I've heard California, Texas, Florida also have great football..
2006-12-06 07:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by djjjc11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas
2006-12-06 07:26:18 · answer #6 · answered by Hawkeye 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think griffin high school produces more nfl players than any high school in america
2015-10-02 03:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by Mdink1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas because there are so many high schools there that have good athletes and they love football then maybe georgia and flordia
2006-12-08 14:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by Ball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas because they like football.
2006-12-06 07:26:59 · answer #9 · answered by iamawesome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋