Fort Valley State has produced 4 NFL draft picks since 1986, including 1 first-rounders — 241st all-time among college programs.
SIAC · NFL draft picks 1986–1999 · 241st nationally
Fort Valley State College Draft History
Fort Valley State has produced 4 NFL draft picks since 1986, including 1 first-rounders — 241st all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 4
- First-rounders
- 1
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 125% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 5
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Fort Valley State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Fort Valley State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 2
- DE 1
- LB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CAR Carolina Panthers 1
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
- PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 1
- SEA Seattle Seahawks 1
Every Fort Valley State draft pick
4 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Peppi Zellner | DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 89 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1995 | Tyrone Poole | DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 144 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1987 | Greg Lloyd 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl | LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 147 games · 9 yrs as starter 88 career AV |
| 1986 | Eddie Anderson | DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 159 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
SIAC programs by draft picks
How Fort Valley State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fort Valley State in the NFL draft
Fort Valley State has produced 4 NFL draft picks between 1986 and 1999, including 1 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (25%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Fort Valley State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Fort Valley State draft pick from 1986 through 1999 — 4 selections, 1 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: SIAC.
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 Fort Valley State produced?
Fort Valley State has 4 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1986–1999), including 1 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fort-valley-state-wildcats.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Fort Valley State?
Notable Fort Valley State draftees include Greg Lloyd, Tyrone Poole, Eddie Anderson, Peppi Zellner. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fort-valley-state-wildcats.
When was Fort Valley State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Fort Valley State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1999 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fort-valley-state-wildcats.