Carson Newman has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 187th all-time among college programs.
South Atlantic · NFL draft picks 1982–2003 · 187th nationally
Carson Newman College Draft History
Carson Newman has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 187th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 8
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Carson Newman draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Todd Collins
New England Patriots
106 games · 7 yrs as starter
Boyce Green
Cleveland Browns
60 games · 1 yrs as starter
David Pool
San Diego Chargers
43 games · 1 yrs as starter
Clayton Holmes
Dallas Cowboys
39 games
Van Williams
Buffalo Bills
37 games
Steve Josue
Green Bay Packers
4 games
Brent Collins
Buffalo Bills
No regular-season snaps
Darren Hughes
Minnesota Vikings
No regular-season snaps
Carson Newman draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- LB 3
- DB 2
- RB 2
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- BUF Buffalo Bills 2
- CLE Cleveland Browns 1
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
- GB Green Bay Packers 1
- LAC San Diego Chargers 1
- MIN Minnesota Vikings 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
Every Carson Newman draft pick
8 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Steve Josue | LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 4 games |
| 1992 | Clayton Holmes | DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 39 games 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Todd Collins | LB | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1991 | Darren Hughes | WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | David Pool | DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1990 | Brent Collins | LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Boyce Green | RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 60 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1982 | Van Williams | RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 37 games 2 career AV |
South Atlantic programs by draft picks
How Carson Newman compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carson Newman in the NFL draft
Carson Newman has produced 8 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 2003, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Carson Newman ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Carson Newman draft pick from 1982 through 2003 — 8 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: South Atlantic.
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 Carson Newman produced?
Carson Newman has 8 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–2003), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/carson-newman-eagles.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Carson Newman?
Notable Carson Newman draftees include Todd Collins, Boyce Green, David Pool, Clayton Holmes. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/carson-newman-eagles.
When was Carson Newman’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Carson Newman’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2003 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/carson-newman-eagles.