Catawba has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1987 — 330th all-time among college programs.
South Atlantic · NFL draft picks 1987–1987 · 330th nationally
Catawba College Draft History
Catawba has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1987 — 330th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 1
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Catawba draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Catawba draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- KC Kansas City Chiefs 1
Every Catawba draft pick
1 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Randy Watts | DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 5 games 1 career AV |
South Atlantic programs by draft picks
How Catawba compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Catawba in the NFL draft
Catawba has produced 1 NFL draft picks between 1987 and 1987, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Catawba ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Catawba draft pick from 1987 through 1987 — 1 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 Catawba produced?
Catawba has 1 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1987–1987), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/catawba-indians.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Catawba?
Notable Catawba draftees include Randy Watts. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/catawba-indians.
When was Catawba’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Catawba’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/catawba-indians.