Former Florida offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor takes the stage after the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night in Nashville
Former Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the New England Patriots selected Williams in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night in Nashville.NASHVILLE – The Latest on the NFL draft (all times EDT):
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The Southeastern Conference is well on its way to having the most players taken in the NFL draft for the 13th consecutive year.
Twelve of the first 24 picks in the second round Friday night came from the SEC, and the league has produced 22 of the 64 players drafted (34.4 percent) entering the third round.
Florida offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor was the first of three straight SEC players chosen, going No. 35 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars. South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (49ers) and Ole Miss offensive lineman Greg Little followed.