Every year, the NFL draft is arguably one of the biggest sporting spectacles in the country, with fans from all over waiting to see who their favorite team will select.

It's also a showcase for states to hype former high school stars as they look to make their dream of becoming professional football players a reality. This year's draft was a perfect example of how much the sport has grown, with 38 of the 50 states represented.

Based on where each of this year's prospects played their high school ball, here's a look at every state represented in this year's NFL draft.

Highest Pick: Peter Woods, Kansas City Chiefs (Round 1, Pick 29)

Highest Pick: Caleb Lomu, New England Patriots (Round 1, Pick 28)

Highest Pick: Jayden Williams, Arizona Cardinals (Round 7, Pick 217)

Highest Pick: David Bailey, New York Jets (Round 1, Pick 2)

Highest Pick: Emmanuel Pregnon, Jacksonville Jaguars (Round 3, Pick 88)

Highest Pick: Skyler Bell, Buffalo Bills (Round 4, Pick 125)

Highest Pick: Fernando Mendoza, Oakland Raiders (Round 1, Pick 1)

Highest Pick: Caleb Downs, Dallas Cowboys (Round 1, Pick 11)

Highest Pick: De’Zhaun Stribling, San Francisco 49ers (Round 2, Pick 33)

Highest Pick: Kenyon Sadiq, New York Jets (Round 1, Pick 16)

Highest Pick: Keagan Trost, Los Angeles Rams (Round 3, Pick 93)

Highest Pick: Dillon Thieneman, Chicago Bears (Round 1, Pick 25)

Highest Pick: Kadyn Proctor, Miami Dolphins (Round 1, Pick 12)

Highest Pick: Sam Hecht, Carolina Panthers (Round 5, Pick 144)

Highest Pick: Malachi Lawrence, Dallas Cowboys (Round 1, Pick 23)

Highest Pick: Bud Clark, Seattle Seahawks (Round 2, Pick 64)

Highest Pick: Mansoor Delane, Kansas City Chiefs (Round 1, Pick 6)