Alcorn State has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1980, including 3 first-rounders — 128th all-time among college programs.
SWAC · NFL draft picks 1980–1999 · 128th nationally
Alcorn State College Draft History
Alcorn State has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1980, including 3 first-rounders — 128th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 16
- First-rounders
- 3
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 319% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 8
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Alcorn State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Donald Driver
Green Bay Packers
4× Pro Bowl
205 games · 10 yrs as starter
Steve McNair
Houston Oilers
3× Pro Bowl
161 games · 10 yrs as starter
Roynell Young
Philadelphia Eagles
1× Pro Bowl
117 games · 8 yrs as starter
Dwayne White
New York Jets
105 games · 6 yrs as starter
Issiac Holt
Minnesota Vikings
113 games · 5 yrs as starter
Torrance Small
New Orleans Saints
133 games · 3 yrs as starter
John Thierry
Chicago Bears
131 games · 6 yrs as starter
Milton Mack
New Orleans Saints
111 games · 1 yrs as starter
Alcorn State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 7
- WR 3
- DE 2
- RB 1
- LB 1
- G 1
- QB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- NO New Orleans Saints 2
- TEN Houston Oilers 2
- CHI Chicago Bears 1
- DEN Denver Broncos 1
- GB Green Bay Packers 1
- KC Kansas City Chiefs 1
- LAC San Diego Chargers 1
- ARI St. Louis Cardinals 1
Every Alcorn State draft pick
16 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Donald Driver 4× Pro Bowl | WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 205 games · 10 yrs as starter 76 career AV |
| 1996 | Bryant Mix | DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Steve McNair 3× Pro Bowl | QB | TEN Houston Oilers | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 99 career AV |
| 1994 | John Thierry | DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 131 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1992 | Torrance Small | WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 133 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1992 | Cedric Tillman | WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 52 games 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Dwayne White | G | NYJ New York Jets | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1990 | Garry Lewis | DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 45 games 4 career AV |
| 1989 | Elliot Smith | DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Michael Andrews | DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Jack Phillips | DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Milton Mack | DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 111 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1986 | Wayne Dillard | LB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Issiac Holt | DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 113 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1980 | Roynell Young 1× Pro Bowl | DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1980 | Otis Wonsley | RB | NYG New York Giants | 72 games 1 career AV |
SWAC programs by draft picks
How Alcorn State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alcorn State in the NFL draft
Alcorn State has produced 16 NFL draft picks between 1980 and 1999, including 3 first-round selections. 3 of those picks (19%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Alcorn State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Alcorn State draft pick from 1980 through 1999 — 16 selections, 3 first-rounders, 3 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: SWAC.
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 Alcorn State produced?
Alcorn State has 16 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1980–1999), including 3 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alcorn-state-braves.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Alcorn State?
Notable Alcorn State draftees include Donald Driver, Steve McNair, Roynell Young, Dwayne White. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alcorn-state-braves.
When was Alcorn State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Alcorn State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1999 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alcorn-state-braves.