Abilene Christian has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983 — 187th all-time among college programs.
United Athletic Conference · NFL draft picks 1983–2012 · 187th nationally
Abilene Christian College Draft History
Abilene Christian has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983 — 187th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 8
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 112% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 1
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Abilene Christian draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Johnny Knox
Chicago Bears
1× Pro Bowl
45 games · 2 yrs as starter
Danieal Manning
Chicago Bears
128 games · 6 yrs as starter
Grant Feasel
Baltimore Colts
117 games · 3 yrs as starter
Bernard Scott
Cincinnati Bengals
49 games
Daryl Richardson
St. Louis Rams
27 games
Clyde Gates
Miami Dolphins
32 games
Dan Remsberg
San Diego Chargers
21 games
Steve Parker
New England Patriots
No regular-season snaps
Abilene Christian draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- WR 3
- RB 2
- C 1
- DB 1
- T 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CHI Chicago Bears 2
- CIN Cincinnati Bengals 1
- IND Baltimore Colts 1
- LAC San Diego Chargers 1
- LAR St. Louis Rams 1
- MIA Miami Dolphins 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
Every Abilene Christian draft pick
8 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Daryl Richardson | RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 27 games 7 career AV |
| 2011 | Clyde Gates | WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2009 | Johnny Knox 1× Pro Bowl | WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2009 | Bernard Scott | RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 49 games 9 career AV |
| 2006 | Danieal Manning | DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1985 | Dan Remsberg | T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Grant Feasel | C | IND Baltimore Colts | 117 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1983 | Steve Parker | WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
United Athletic Conference programs by draft picks
How Abilene Christian compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Abilene Christian in the NFL draft
Abilene Christian has produced 8 NFL draft picks between 1983 and 2012, including 0 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (12%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Abilene Christian ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Abilene Christian draft pick from 1983 through 2012 — 8 selections, 0 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: United Athletic Conference.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
- Read the class-by-class bars to spot the peak recruiting-to-draft cycles.
- Open a draft year to see the full class, or a conference peer to compare pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Abilene Christian produced?
Abilene Christian has 8 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1983–2012), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/abilene-christian-wildcats.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Abilene Christian?
Notable Abilene Christian draftees include Johnny Knox, Danieal Manning, Grant Feasel, Bernard Scott. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/abilene-christian-wildcats.
When was Abilene Christian’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Abilene Christian’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2012 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/abilene-christian-wildcats.