Columbia has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1984 — 275th all-time among college programs.
Ivy League · NFL draft picks 1984–1997 · 275th nationally
Columbia College Draft History
Columbia has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1984 — 275th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 2
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 150% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 1
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Columbia draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Columbia draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 1
- QB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- BUF Buffalo Bills 1
- DET Detroit Lions 1
Every Columbia draft pick
2 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Marcellus Wiley 1× Pro Bowl | DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 147 games · 5 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1984 | John Witkowski | QB | DET Detroit Lions | 5 games 1 career AV |
Ivy League programs by draft picks
How Columbia compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Columbia in the NFL draft
Columbia has produced 2 NFL draft picks between 1984 and 1997, including 0 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (50%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Columbia ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Columbia draft pick from 1984 through 1997 — 2 selections, 0 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Ivy League.
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 Columbia produced?
Columbia has 2 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1984–1997), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/columbia-lions.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Columbia?
Notable Columbia draftees include Marcellus Wiley, John Witkowski. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/columbia-lions.
When was Columbia’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Columbia’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1997 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/columbia-lions.