[Brickcity]

Very True. Even if you are above .500 but don't win your conference it is tough to make a splash. 

2016 NFL draft Jared Goff went #1, Cal was 8-5 that year including 4-5 in the Pac-12 finishing tied for 4th in the Pac-12 North

2017 NFL draft Myles Garrett went #1, Texas A&M was 8-5 including 4-4 in the SEC finishing 4th in the SEC West

If you are an elite prospect like these two guys above - especially at QB and pass rushing defensive end - it almost doesn't matter how good your team is, provided scouts are convinced you played against half-way decent competition.

[Brickcity]

Very True. Even if you are above .500 but don't win your conference it is tough to make a splash. 

2016 NFL draft Jared Goff went #1, Cal was 8-5 that year including 4-5 in the Pac-12 finishing tied for 4th in the Pac-12 North

2017 NFL draft Myles Garrett went #1, Texas A&M was 8-5 including 4-4 in the SEC finishing 4th in the SEC West

If you are an elite prospect like these two guys above - especially at QB and pass rushing defensive end - it almost doesn't matter how good your team is, provided scouts are convinced you played against half-way decent competition.