Crazy Alabama stat shows just how far the Big 12 has fallen
It’s been a rough few years for the Big 12, a conference that has seen Nebraska leave for the Big Ten and Mizzou and Texas A&M ship off to the SEC.
Now, the conference is in a downswing, and that was especially clear over the weekend at the 2017 NFL Draft.
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah pointed out on Twitter Tuesday evening that Alabama had more defenders selected at the draft than the entire Big 12:
Looking at draft info & this stood out
Bama defensive players drafted this year: 7
Big12 defensive players drafted this year: 6
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) May 2, 2017
The Crimson Tide are unlikely to be able to repeat such a feat next year, but don’t count them out, especially if the Big 12 continues to watch as offenses rack up huge point and yardage totals.