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The 2015 NFL Draft: By the Numbers
Official NFL Draft card submitted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they selected Florida State QB Jameis Winston with the first overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Here's a look at the 2015 NFL Draft by the numbers.
A total of 256 players have been were drafted
129 offensive players:
- AFC: 63
- NFC: 66
125 defensive players
- AFC: 69
- NFC: 56
Most players drafted at each position
- 47 defensive backs
- 37 linebackers
- 34 wide receivers
- 26 offensive tackles
- 23 defensive ends
There were a total of 24 trades.
Most players drafted by school
- Florida State University: 11
- University of Louisville: 10
- University of Florida: 8
Most players drafted by conference:
- SEC: 54
- Pac 12: 39
- Big 10: 35
Time of each of the first three rounds:
- 1st Round: 3:09
- 2nd Round: 2:19
- 3rd Round: 1:51
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