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So I was noticing a common practice in todays NFL with drafting players from or have played their college ball in the same region as that NFL franchise. Most recently it was Brady Quinn who was drafted by the Browns which are very close to where he played college ball, Notre Dame and where he grew up, Dublin, OH.  I had this same concept when I was in college when I was doing my senior project on a minor league system for the NFL. I seems that the NFL would get more out of their fan base of individual teams if they drew as much talent from colleges within the same region. This would create an instant fan base and allow loyal fans of the colleges and of that individual player to follow the athlete to the next level with very little effort.

If teams began to do this practice, the draft system would become very different then what we know of it today. College football players would have a better idea of where they would be drafted. There still would be the opportunity for other teams other then the regional team to vie for his services, but they could taylor their talents for that specific team. Another possible result of this regionalism would be the creation of a semi-minor league system within local to regional colleges. This would allow coaches and athletes more of an avenue to the next level rather then having to know some body to get that coaching opportunity.So next time you are watching the Draft or going over the rosters take notice of where the players are from or where they went to school. You’ll be surprised.