The Southeastern Conference record for most players drafted in a single NFL Draft (in the common 7-round format) came back in 2018 when Alabama had 12 players selected. The all-time record is held by Ohio State with 14 selections back in 2004.

While LSU may have its sights set on breaking the SEC mark, the Tigers may just be in position to break the all-time record, too.

During a recent segment on the SEC Network, former Florida great turned SEC analyst Chris Doering was asked to share his thoughts on LSU’s chances to break the SEC record for most selections in a single NFL Draft.

“I think that’s a foregone conclusion,” Doering answered. “As you mentioned, Scouts, Inc. has those 14 [LSU] guys selected to go in the top 200. There are 255 selections in the NFL Draft, so I think there’s some buffer there but that will allow that to happen. It’s a great reflection on the talent that was on that LSU National Championship Game team, but I think the more impressive statistic is the projection of seven guys going in the top two rounds as both [Mel] Kiper and [Todd] McShay have projected.”

The Tigers annually have a loaded roster but last season the difference proved to be the utilization of the program’s elite players, according to Doering.

“To me, it’s just amazing how much difference a year can make,” the SEC Network analyst continued. “We never would have imagined this much talent being drafted last year when we’re projecting where LSU was going to finish in the rankings at SEC Media Days, but the talent was utilized really well.

“Obviously the production was there, and the title reflects it. But I think seven guys in the top two rounds is very very likely as well.”

You can check out Doering’s comments below courtesy of the SEC Network.