One of the major storylines in college football over the last year and change has been the advent of Super Conferences, namely the expanded SEC and Big Ten.



It’s had a major effect on college football, and it’ll come to a head during the 2024 season, when these moves finally take place. However, it’s evident there’ll be a major change when it comes to the <a href="https://www.on3.com/pro/category/nfl-draft/news/">NFL Draft</a> as well, especially when looking at Thursday’s Round 1.



When breaking down which conference where each draftee played their college football, it’s obvious the NFL talent will be supreme in these Super Conferences. Check out which players would’ve hailed from the expanded SEC and Big Ten below.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-expanded-sec-14-draftees">Expanded SEC: 14 Draftees</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="537" src="https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/03/08121059/brock-bowers-nfl-draft-1-1024x537.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2283844" srcset="https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/03/08121059/brock-bowers-nfl-draft-1-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/03/08121059/brock-bowers-nfl-draft-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/03/08121059/brock-bowers-nfl-draft-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/03/08121059/brock-bowers-nfl-draft-1-50x26.jpg 50w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2024/03/08121059/brock-bowers-nfl-draft-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the third quarter as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.</figcaption></figure>



While the old guard led the way for the SEC in the beginning of the draft, with <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/lsu-tigers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU’s</a> offensive duo and <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/alabama-crimson-tide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alabama</a> and <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> seeing their players come off the board within the first 13 selections, Big 12 transplants <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a> and <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/oklahoma-sooners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oklahoma</a> help the SEC’s numbers later in the round.



In all honesty, the addition of the Longhorns and the Sooners to the conference will be a major boon, especially when it comes time for the NFL Draft. 10 of the final 17 selections in the first round went to the expanded SEC, helped by the addition of the two former Big 12 programs.



2) Washington Commanders: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jayden-daniels-58632/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jayden Daniels</a>, QB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/lsu-tigers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a> 6) New York Giants: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/malik-nabers-81943/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Malik Nabers</a>, WR – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/lsu-tigers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a> 7) Tennessee Titans: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jc-latham-59315/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JC Latham</a>, OT – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/alabama-crimson-tide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alabama</a> 13) Las Vegas Raiders: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/brock-bowers-15010/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brock Bowers</a>, TE – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> 16) Seattle Seahawks: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/byron-murphy-ii-16298/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Byron Murphy II</a>, DT – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a> 17) Minnesota Vikings (via JAX): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/dallas-turner-28233/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Turner</a>, OLB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/alabama-crimson-tide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alabama</a> 18) Cincinnati Bengals: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/amarius-mims-4226/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amarius Mims</a>, OT – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Georgia</a> 23) Jacksonville Jaguars (via MIN, HOU, CLE): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/brian-thomas-jr-14800/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brian Thomas Jr.</a>, WR – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/lsu-tigers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a> 24) Detroit Lions (via DAL): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/terrion-arnold-111773/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terrion Arnold</a>, CB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/alabama-crimson-tide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alabama</a> 27) Arizona Cardinals (via HOU): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/darius-robinson-30386/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darius Robinson</a>, DL – <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/missouri-tigers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Missouri</a> 28) Kansas City Chiefs (via BUF): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/xavier-worthy-122221/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Xavier Worthy</a>, WR – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas</a> 29) Dallas Cowboys (via DET): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/tyler-guyton-117639/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tyler Guyton</a>, OT – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/oklahoma-sooners/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oklahoma</a> 31) San Francisco 49ers: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/ricky-pearsall-100323/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ricky Pearsall</a>, WR – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-gators/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida</a> 32) Carolina Panthers (via BUF, KC): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/xavier-legette-122059/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Xavier Legette</a>, WR – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South Carolina</a>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-expanded-big-ten-10-draftees">Expanded Big Ten: 10 Draftees</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/11/13221950/washington-vs-oregon-state-point-spread-picking-huskies-vs-beavers-michael-penix-jr-dj-uiagalelei-1024x538.png" alt="Michael Penix Jr Washington" class="wp-image-2004537" srcset="https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/11/13221950/washington-vs-oregon-state-point-spread-picking-huskies-vs-beavers-michael-penix-jr-dj-uiagalelei-1024x538.png 1024w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/11/13221950/washington-vs-oregon-state-point-spread-picking-huskies-vs-beavers-michael-penix-jr-dj-uiagalelei-300x158.png 300w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/11/13221950/washington-vs-oregon-state-point-spread-picking-huskies-vs-beavers-michael-penix-jr-dj-uiagalelei-768x403.png 768w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/11/13221950/washington-vs-oregon-state-point-spread-picking-huskies-vs-beavers-michael-penix-jr-dj-uiagalelei.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports)</figcaption></figure>



As for the Big Ten, the conference was majorly upgraded in terms of the 2024 NFL Draft by their additions to the conference. The Big Ten from last season only saw four players drafted, but when you add the contributions of <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/usc-trojans/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USC</a>, <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/washington-huskies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington</a>, <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/oregon-ducks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oregon</a> and <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/ucla-bruins/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UCLA</a>, it goes to 10.



Additionally, the Big Ten is prevalent in the top ten, especially quarterback-wise, with their new-fangled programs. <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/caleb-williams-17251/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caleb Williams</a>, <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/michael-penix-jr-88185/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Penix Jr.</a> and <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/bo-nix-11186/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bo Nix</a> all hailed from the Pac-12 in 2023, but the expanded Big Ten would’ve reaped the benefit if their teams arrived a year earlier.



1) Chicago Bears (via CAR): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/caleb-williams-17251/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caleb Williams</a>, QB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/usc-trojans/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USC</a> 4) Arizona Cardinals: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/marvin-harrison-jr-84618/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a>, WR – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ohio State</a> 8) Atlanta Falcons: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/michael-penix-jr-88185/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Penix Jr.</a>, QB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/washington-huskies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington</a> 9) Chicago Bears: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rome-odunze-101978/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rome Odunze</a>, WR – <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/washington-huskies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington</a> 10) Minnesota Vikings (via NYJ): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jj-mccarthy-50402/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">J.J. McCarthy</a>, QB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michigan</a> 11) New York Jets (via MIN): <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/olu-fashanu-94349/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Olu Fashanu</a>, OT – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penn State</a> 12) Denver Broncos: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/bo-nix-11186/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bo Nix</a>, QB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/oregon-ducks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oregon</a> 15) Indianapolis Colts: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/laiatu-latu-77535/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Laiatu Latu</a>, OLB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/ucla-bruins/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UCLA</a> 20) Pittsburgh Steelers: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/troy-fautanu-116616/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Troy Fautanu</a>, G – <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/washington-huskies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Washington</a> 21) Miami Dolphins: <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/chop-robinson-33856/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chop Robinson</a>, OLB – <a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penn State</a>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-24-of-32-draftees-would-ve-come-from-the-expanded-sec-big-ten">24 of 32 Draftees would’ve come from the expanded SEC, Big Ten</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/08/03080805/b10sec-1024x538.jpg" alt="Big Ten-SEC-Pete Thamel" class="wp-image-1723147" srcset="https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/08/03080805/b10sec-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/08/03080805/b10sec-300x158.jpg 300w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/08/03080805/b10sec-768x403.jpg 768w, https://on3static.com/uploads/dev/assets/cms/2023/08/03080805/b10sec.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">David Yeazell | Joseph Cress-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure>



In the end, the expanded SEC and Big Ten truly proved why they’ve been labeled Super Conferences during the 2024 NFL Draft. The hypothetical conferences would’ve dominated Thursday’s Round 1, accounting for 24 of the 32 first rounders who heard their names called in Detroit. 



As we move forward, it’s evident a large amount of the NFL’s talent pool will come from these conferences. While the new-look Big 12, the ACC and other Group of 5 schools will still have their guys, it’ll be hard to compete with what the SEC and Big Ten bring to the table.



The numbers never lie, and they certainly don’t when it comes to the 2024 NFL Draft. The expanded SEC and Big Ten are going to be tough to compete against, and that’s just where college football, and the NFL Draft, will stand moving forward.

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