Hillsdale has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 275th all-time among college programs.
Great Midwest Athletic · NFL draft picks 1980–2010 · 275th nationally
Hillsdale College Draft History
Hillsdale has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 275th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 2
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Hillsdale draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Hillsdale draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- T 1
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- LV Oakland Raiders 1
- PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 1
Every Hillsdale draft pick
2 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jared Veldheer | T | LV Oakland Raiders | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1980 | Nate Johnson | WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 16 games |
Great Midwest Athletic programs by draft picks
How Hillsdale compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hillsdale in the NFL draft
Hillsdale has produced 2 NFL draft picks between 1980 and 2010, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Hillsdale ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Hillsdale draft pick from 1980 through 2010 — 2 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Great Midwest Athletic.
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 Hillsdale produced?
Hillsdale has 2 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1980–2010), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hillsdale-chargers.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Hillsdale?
Notable Hillsdale draftees include Jared Veldheer, Nate Johnson. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hillsdale-chargers.
When was Hillsdale’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Hillsdale’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2010 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hillsdale-chargers.