Kentucky State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982, including 1 first-rounders — 216th all-time among college programs.
SIAC · NFL draft picks 1982–2001 · 216th nationally
Kentucky State College Draft History
Kentucky State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982, including 1 first-rounders — 216th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 5
- First-rounders
- 1
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Kentucky State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Kentucky 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
- DT 2
- DE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
- GB Green Bay Packers 1
- MIN Minnesota Vikings 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
- WAS Washington Commanders 1
Every Kentucky State draft pick
5 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Carey Scott | DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 7 games |
| 1999 | Cletidus Hunt | DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 85 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1996 | Devin Wyman | DT | NE New England Patriots | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 1982 | Rod Hill | DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 48 games 6 career AV |
| 1982 | Harold Smith | DE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
SIAC programs by draft picks
How Kentucky State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kentucky State in the NFL draft
Kentucky State has produced 5 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 2001, including 1 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Kentucky State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Kentucky State draft pick from 1982 through 2001 — 5 selections, 1 first-rounders, 0 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 Kentucky State produced?
Kentucky State has 5 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–2001), including 1 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-state-thorobreds.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Kentucky State?
Notable Kentucky State draftees include Cletidus Hunt, Rod Hill, Devin Wyman, Carey Scott. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-state-thorobreds.
When was Kentucky State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Kentucky State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2001 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-state-thorobreds.