Azusa Pacific has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 255th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 3
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 133% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 2
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Azusa Pacific draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Azusa Pacific draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 1
- LB 1
- RB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- KC Kansas City Chiefs 1
- LAR Los Angeles Rams 1
- TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1
Every Azusa Pacific draft pick
3 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Christian Okoye 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl | RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 79 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1983 | John Samuelson | LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Doug Barnett | DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 37 games 3 career AV |
So. Cal. programs by draft picks
How Azusa Pacific compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Azusa Pacific in the NFL draft
Azusa Pacific has produced 3 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 1987, including 0 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (33%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Azusa Pacific ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Azusa Pacific draft pick from 1982 through 1987 — 3 selections, 0 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: So. Cal..
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 Azusa Pacific produced?
Azusa Pacific has 3 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–1987), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/azusa-pacific-cougars.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Azusa Pacific?
Notable Azusa Pacific draftees include Christian Okoye, Doug Barnett, John Samuelson. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/azusa-pacific-cougars.
When was Azusa Pacific’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Azusa Pacific’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1987 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/azusa-pacific-cougars.