3rd most when adjusted for population; moreover, Georgia also produces the 3rd most NFL players (based on 2006-'18 data):
https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2018/5/1/17292230/nfl-draft-college-football-recruiting-prospects-by-state
https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2018/5/1/17292230/nfl-draft-college-football-recruiting-prospects-by-state