Albany State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 216th all-time among college programs.
SIAC · NFL draft picks 1982–2017 · 216th nationally
Albany State College Draft History
Albany State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 216th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 5
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Albany State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Albany State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 2
- DE 1
- DT 1
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 2
- ARI Phoenix Cardinals 1
- IND Indianapolis Colts 1
- LV Oakland Raiders 1
Every Albany State draft pick
5 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Grover Stewart
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 141 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2002 | Keyon Nash | DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 2 games |
| 1990 | Kenneth Gant | DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 113 games 11 career AV |
| 1989 | Jeff Hunter | DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 43 games 5 career AV |
| 1982 | George Thompson | WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
SIAC programs by draft picks
How Albany State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Albany State in the NFL draft
Albany State has produced 5 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 2017, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Albany State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Albany State draft pick from 1982 through 2017 — 5 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: SIAC.
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 Albany State produced?
Albany State has 5 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–2017), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/albany-state-golden-rams.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Albany State?
Notable Albany State draftees include Grover Stewart, Kenneth Gant, Jeff Hunter, Keyon Nash. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/albany-state-golden-rams.
When was Albany State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Albany State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2017 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/albany-state-golden-rams.