Henderson State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 255th all-time among college programs.
Great American · NFL draft picks 1982–1991 · 255th nationally
Henderson State College Draft History
Henderson State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 255th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 3
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Henderson State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Henderson State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- RB 2
- T 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CLE Cleveland Browns 1
- NYJ New York Jets 1
- WAS Washington Commanders 1
Every Henderson State draft pick
3 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Todd Jones | T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 4 games |
| 1986 | Kenny Fells | RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Lawrence Texada | RB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
Great American programs by draft picks
How Henderson State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Henderson State in the NFL draft
Henderson State has produced 3 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 1991, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Henderson State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Henderson State draft pick from 1982 through 1991 — 3 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Great American.
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 Henderson State produced?
Henderson State has 3 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–1991), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/henderson-state-reddies.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Henderson State?
Notable Henderson State draftees include Todd Jones, Lawrence Texada, Kenny Fells. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/henderson-state-reddies.
When was Henderson State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Henderson 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/henderson-state-reddies.