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Breaking down which Pac-12 team had the most players drafted

There were a total of 27 players drafted from a Pac-12 program
Breaking down which Pac-12 team had the most players drafted
Breaking down which Pac-12 team had the most players drafted

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The NFL Draft has come and gone, and programs from across the Pac-12 saw some of their best players hear their name called.

While it is sad for many fans to see guys like Tanner McKee, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, or even Clark Phillips III depart and move onto the next level, it is also exciting to see them live out their dream. Stanford pass catcher Elijah Higgins had one of the most heartfelt reactions to being drafted, and likely has fans from all over pulling for him.

Despite the draft being an accomplishment for the players as much as anything, fans and programs alike find ways to compete with one another. That is why I will be breaking down how many draft picks each team in the Pac-12 had, as well as identifying their highest selection. 

Here is which Pac-12 teams had the most players drafted in the recent 2023 NFL Draft! Disclaimer, there were three teams in Arizona, Colorado, and Washington who didn't have a player drafted so they will no the featured.


Washington State

Oregon Ducks running back Mar'Keise Irving (0) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against Washington State Cougars linebacker Daiyan Henley (1) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Ducks won 44-41.
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Players Drafted: 1

Highest Pick: Daiyan Henley, Rd 3, Pick No. 85 (LA Chargers)

Cal

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Players Drafted: 1

Highest Pick: Daniel Scott, Rd 5, Pick No. 158 (Indianapolis Colts)

Arizona State

A general view of the helmet worn by the Arizona State Sun Devils during their game with the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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Players Drafted: 1

Highest Pick: Nesta Jade Silvera, Rd 7, Pick No. 231 (Las Vegas Raiders)

Oregon State

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Players Drafted: 2

Highest Pick: Luke Musgrave, Rd 2, Pick No. 42 (Green Bay Packers)

Utah

Utah Utes tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) catches a touchdown pass behind Ohio State Buckeyes safety Ronnie Hickman (14) during the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022. College Football Rose Bowl
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Players Drafted: 3

Highest Pick: Dalton Kincaid Rd 1, Pick No. 25 (Buffalo Bills)

UCLA

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Players Drafted: 4

Highest Pick: Zach Charbonnet, Rd 2, Pick No. 52 (Seattle Seahawks)

USC

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Players Drafted: 4

Highest Pick: Jordan Addison, Rd 2, Pick No. 23 (Minnesota Vikings)

Stanford

Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Michael Wilson (4) catches a pass during the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium.
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Players Drafted: 5

Highest Pick: Michael Wilson, Rd 3, Pick No. 94 (Arizona Cardinals)

Oregon

Oregon s Christian Gonzalez hauls in an interception as the No. 9 Oregon Ducks take on the No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Ncaa Football Uo Vs Osu Rivalry Game University Of Oregon At Oregon State
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Players Drafted: 6

Highest Pick: Christian Gonzalez, Rd 1, Pick No. 17 (New England Patriots)

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Kevin Borba
KEVIN BORBA

Managing Editor and Publisher of CardinalCountry.com, formerly a Pac-12 Network Production Assistant and a contributing writer for USA Today's Longhorns Wire. I am a proud graduate of Quinnipiac University's sports journalism master's program. Follow me on Twitter @Kevin__Borba 

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