Becoming an NFL pipeline, no matter if it's for a position or the program as a whole, is a source of pride for college football teams.

And it's fuel for debate, too.

The challenge, of course, is determining a timeline. Any number of spans are logical, from a half-decade or the last 10 years to this millennium or even the history of the Super Bowl era.

Today, we're using a narrow lens of the past five seasons. Each player highlighted was drafted no earlier than 2019.

Additionally, think quality over quantity. Some programs may boast more draft selections at one of these offensive skill positions, but the schools included have the most impactful alums in the NFL.

Oklahoma QBs

Extend the timeline one more season, and Baker Mayfield would be included, too. Thanks to transfers and former coach Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma has enjoyed a terrific run at quarterback lately.

Alabama and Ohio State are part of the discussion, but OU is the clear choice because of Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts.

Murray won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019, guided the Arizona Cardinals to the playoffs in 2021 and is a two-time Pro Bowl selection. Although a rough 2022 and injury-shortened 2023 are the most recent memories, Murray is firmly a quality NFL starter.

Hurts is also aiming for a bounce-back season, but he's only two years removed from helping the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl. He finished as the MVP runner-up in 2022.

And though this one comes with an asterisk because he didn't finish his college career in Norman, 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams burst onto the scene with the Sooners as a freshman in 2021 before transferring to USC.

Alabama RBs

Alabama narrowly missed the QB spot, but the Crimson Tide have churned out running backs for a long time.

Since 2019, they've developed six draft picks at the position. That group includes All-Pro selection Josh Jacobs, who surpassed 2,000 yards from scrimmage in his memorable 2022 campaign.

Bama also boasts two Pro Bowlers in the Detroit Lions' Jahymr Gibbs and Pittsburgh Steelers' Najee Harris, and the Washington Commanders have started Brian Robinson Jr. since his rookie year in 2021.

For good measure, Damien Harris was a key contributor on the New England Patriots from 2019-21, as well.

LSU WRs

I'm listing two schools at receiver for a couple of reasons: First, I'm allowed. Second, there's just so much talent here.

Alabama, again, is worth a mention. Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith are terrific No. 2 options in their respective offenses, while Jerry Jeudy and Jameson Williams have that upside.

One of the Tide's main rivals has an edge, however.

LSU product Justin Jefferson is a three-time All-Pro with an AP Offensive Player of the Year for the Minnesota Vikings. Ja'Marr Chase, the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019, is a three-time Pro Bowl choice on the Cincinnati Bengals. They've both eclipsed 1,000 yards in each season, no matter if an injury limited them.

In such a short time frame, having two of the NFL's best players at one position atones for limited production elsewhere. Racey McMath, Terrace Marshall Jr. and Kayshon Boutte have been relatively quiet.

Given that LSU saw Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. become first-round picks in 2024, though, that should be changing soon.

Ohio State WRs

Ohio State splits the gap between LSU's high-production star power and Alabama's depth of contributors.

Terry McLaurin has been a model of consistency for Washington since his debut in 2019. Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, both drafted in 2022, have a couple of 1,000-yard seasons in their young careers with the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, respectively.

Jaxson Smith-Njigba played well as a rookie for the Seattle Seahawks in 2023, putting up 628 yards as a No. 3 target.

The latest graduate, Marvin Harrison Jr., is expected to quickly become Murray's top receiver in Arizona.

Parris Campbell, who notched a 600-yard season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, rounds out the impressive list.

Iowa TEs

Never a doubt, right?

For all of Iowa's offensive flaws in recent years, the program has sustained its elite development at tight end.

George Kittle, a 2017 draft pick, doesn't even qualify for the list. Instead, the main attractions are three-time Pro Bowl selection T.J. Hockenson and All-Pro standout Sam LaPorta. Hockenson, now with Minnesota, preceded LaPorta on the Lions.

Among all tight ends who entered the NFL in 2019 or later, Hockenson and Noah Fant are first and second in receiving yards.

Throw in 2024 addition Erick All with the Bengals, and Iowa continues to crank out NFL-caliber tight ends.