Knoxville has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1997 — 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 Knoxville draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Knoxville draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 1
- DT 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- IND Indianapolis Colts 1
- LV Oakland Raiders 1
Every Knoxville draft pick
2 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Grady Jackson | DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 185 games · 9 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1997 | Clarence Thompson | DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Knoxville in the NFL draft
Knoxville has produced 2 NFL draft picks between 1997 and 1997, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Knoxville ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Knoxville draft pick from 1997 through 1997 — 2 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni.
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 Knoxville produced?
Knoxville has 2 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1997–1997), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/knoxville-bulldogs.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Knoxville?
Notable Knoxville draftees include Grady Jackson, Clarence Thompson. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/knoxville-bulldogs.
When was Knoxville’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Knoxville’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1997 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/knoxville-bulldogs.