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NFL Draft: The Direct Correlation Between FlipSled and Making it to the League

Written by Carver Hammond | Apr 17, 2026

The NFL Draft is right around the corner. Hundreds of players are about to have their lives changed forever. Year after year, FlipSled is consistently a reason for that. 

There's a bunch of ways FlipSled can impact a collegiate program. 

It can help develop power, explosiveness, as well as give teams an opportunity to train game-like situations. 

One of the largest impacts we see with FlipSled in college programs is the ability for these universities to churn out pro-ready players. 

Think of teams like Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Indiana, Notre Dame and others who consistently have many players drafted every April. 

7 Out of Last 8 #1 Picks

Going all the way back to 2018, every single number one pick apart from one has played for a collegiate program that utilizes FlipSled. 

This isn't a coincidence. The quickest way to develop power and strength is by using FlipSled. It's a product that can truly take an athlete to an even higher level. 

You might argue that the FlipSled isn't a product for anyone outside of linemen, and that majority of first picks during this span have been quarterbacks. We at FlipSled know firsthand the impact it can have on all positions. The fact of the matter is that teams don't just use it to develop linemen, but almost always have their entire team train with it. 

53% of First-Round Picks Since 2019

Not only is FlipSled highly utilized by colleges of number one picks, but we also see a strong correlation between FlipSled crew schools and first-round picks overall. 

As a piece of strength and conditioning equipment, it helps develop all positions in:

  • Lower-body power
  • Hip extension
  • Mental and physical toughness under fatigue

Players aren't just picked in the first round because of their talent, they must also be strong and intelligent mentally when the game is on the line. FlipSled helps simulate those situations in training by using real-game movements and putting your body under constant pressure. 

63% of Top-10 Picks Since 2019

We see this same pattern in the amount of top-10 picks who attended schools that train with FlipSled, in the last seven drafts. A total of 118 players drafted since 2019 have played at programs training with FlipSled. 

Only elite athletes get drafted in the top 10. These are athletes who have been instructed to train with the best tool in the football market. 

Top ten picks also know how to take care of their bodies. This Football Sled allows them to use a pronated grip for flipping, lowering the risk of bicep injuries heavily for all positions. 

2026 NFL Draft Prospects

The level of competition in college football has never been higher. Yet, we still see a direct correlation between programs using FlipSled, and the amount of talent they're pumping out. 

The percentage of athletes that attended schools using FlipSled, in these respective websites top 50 players for the upcoming 2026 draft: 

- ESPN: 50%

- NFL: 52%

- Sports Illustrated: 52%

- Bleacher Report: 56%

- The Athletic: 50%

No matter the platform, the general consensus is still the same. The best programs, the best players, and the best teams train with FlipSled. 

Level Up Your Program

The biggest, most elite programs are using FlipSled to develop talent that can succeed at the highest level. 

That’s not for no reason. 
That's a program that knows what it takes to get guys to the league. 

Learn more about FlipSled strength and conditioning equipment at
www.theflipsled.com