ESPN's Ben Solak recently ranked the best NFL players of all time for each of the 262 draft slots. Notable inclusions from the University of Florida include three alumni: Emmitt Smith at No. 17, Jack Youngblood at No. 20, and Trent Brown at No. 244. Smith's legacy as the NFL's all-time leading rusher is unmatched, while Youngblood's defensive prowess secured him a Hall of Fame spot. Brown, though a seventh-round pick, has carved out a significant NFL career but remains distant from the Hall of Fame conversation.

Smith, who won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, is celebrated not just for his rushing yards but also for his record-setting college career at Florida, where he broke multiple records. Youngblood, a stalwart for the Los Angeles Rams, also achieved lasting recognition with his notable sack totals, despite the statistics being recorded only later in his career. Brown's journey from a seventh-round pick to a Super Bowl champion exemplifies the potential for late-round selections.