In a 2026 NFL Draft shaped by national recruiting pipelines, transfers, and high-profile prep programs, two players took a more traditional route as Union High School's Davison Igbinosun and Chase Bisontis of Don Bosco Prep were the only selections in this year’s draft who spent their entire high school careers in New Jersey . They developed within the state from freshman year through graduation, built their reputations competing in-state, and carried that foundation into major college football and, ultimately, the NFL. Built in New Jersey, Proven Elsewhere New Jersey continues to produce college football talent, but the broader numbers show how its NFL pipeline pales in comparison to many other states. In the 2026 draft, California (36 players), Florida (34), and Texas (31) again led the way, with several other Southern and Midwestern states also producing double-digit selections.…