Gardner-Webb has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 216th all-time among college programs.
OVC-Big South · NFL draft picks 1982–2008 · 216th nationally
Gardner-Webb College Draft History
Gardner-Webb has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 216th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 5
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Gardner-Webb draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Gardner-Webb draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 2
- DT 2
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- BUF Buffalo Bills 1
- GB Green Bay Packers 1
- KC Kansas City Chiefs 1
- NO New Orleans Saints 1
- WAS Washington Commanders 1
Every Gardner-Webb draft pick
5 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
Brian Johnston
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 9 games |
| 1996 | Terry Guess | WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 3 games |
| 1994 | Gabe Wilkins | DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1982 | Ralph Warthen | DT | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Tony Suber | DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
OVC-Big South programs by draft picks
How Gardner-Webb compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gardner-Webb in the NFL draft
Gardner-Webb has produced 5 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 2008, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Gardner-Webb ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Gardner-Webb draft pick from 1982 through 2008 — 5 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: OVC-Big South.
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 Gardner-Webb produced?
Gardner-Webb has 5 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–2008), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gardner-webb-runnin-bulldogs.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Gardner-Webb?
Notable Gardner-Webb draftees include Gabe Wilkins, Terry Guess, Brian Johnston, Ralph Warthen. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gardner-webb-runnin-bulldogs.
When was Gardner-Webb’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Gardner-Webb’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2008 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gardner-webb-runnin-bulldogs.