Cal State Fullerton has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1981 — 116th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 19
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Cal State Fullerton draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Mark Collins
New York Giants
168 games · 11 yrs as starter
Bobby Kemp
Cincinnati Bengals
95 games · 7 yrs as starter
James Thornton
Chicago Bears
96 games · 4 yrs as starter
James Pruitt
Miami Dolphins
67 games
Daren Gilbert
New Orleans Saints
42 games
Reggie Redding
Atlanta Falcons
27 games · 1 yrs as starter
A.J. Jenkins
Pittsburgh Steelers
21 games
Hank Goebel
Los Angeles Rams
3 games
Cal State Fullerton draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 4
- WR 3
- RB 3
- LB 2
- T 2
- G 1
- TE 1
- DT 1
- DE 1
- NT 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- ATL Atlanta Falcons 2
- PHI Philadelphia Eagles 2
- NO New Orleans Saints 2
- NYG New York Giants 2
- IND Indianapolis Colts 1
- LAR Los Angeles Rams 1
- MIA Miami Dolphins 1
- MIN Minnesota Vikings 1
Every Cal State Fullerton draft pick
19 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Reggie Yarbrough | RB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Reggie Redding | G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Mike Pringle | RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 3 games |
| 1989 | Alex Stewart | DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | A.J. Jenkins | LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Jerry Leggett | LB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | James Thornton | TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1988 | Todd White | WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Rick Calhoun | RB | DET Detroit Lions | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Ron McLean | NT | NYJ New York Jets | 9 games |
| 1986 | Mark Collins | DB | NYG New York Giants | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1986 | James Pruitt | WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 67 games 10 career AV |
| 1986 | Corn Redick | WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 1 games |
| 1986 | Hank Goebel | T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Daren Gilbert | T | NO New Orleans Saints | 42 games 9 career AV |
| 1985 | Mark Pembrook | DB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Andre Pinesett | DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Lee Miller | DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Bobby Kemp | DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 95 games · 7 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cal State Fullerton in the NFL draft
Cal State Fullerton has produced 19 NFL draft picks between 1981 and 1992, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Cal State Fullerton ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Cal State Fullerton draft pick from 1981 through 1992 — 19 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni.
How to use this page
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Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Cal State Fullerton produced?
Cal State Fullerton has 19 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1981–1992), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatefullerton.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Cal State Fullerton?
Notable Cal State Fullerton draftees include Mark Collins, Bobby Kemp, James Thornton, James Pruitt. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatefullerton.
When was Cal State Fullerton’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Cal State Fullerton’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1992 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatefullerton.