Emporia State has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1991 — 330th all-time among college programs.
Mid America · NFL draft picks 1991–1991 · 330th nationally
Emporia State College Draft History
Emporia State has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1991 — 330th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 1
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 1100% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 2
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Emporia State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Emporia State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DT 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
Every Emporia State draft pick
1 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Leon Lett 2× Pro Bowl | DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 121 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
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How Emporia State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Emporia State in the NFL draft
Emporia State has produced 1 NFL draft picks between 1991 and 1991, including 0 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (100%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Emporia State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Emporia State draft pick from 1991 through 1991 — 1 selections, 0 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Mid America.
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 Emporia State produced?
Emporia State has 1 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1991–1991), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/emporia-state-hornets.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Emporia State?
Notable Emporia State draftees include Leon Lett. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/emporia-state-hornets.
When was Emporia State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Emporia State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1991 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/emporia-state-hornets.