McNeese has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 2004 — 255th all-time among college programs.
Southland · NFL draft picks 2004–2009 · 255th nationally
McNeese College Draft History
McNeese has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 2004 — 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 McNeese draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
McNeese draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 1
- LB 1
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DET Detroit Lions 1
- KC Kansas City Chiefs 1
- PHI Philadelphia Eagles 1
Every McNeese draft pick
3 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
Quinten Lawrence
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 6 games |
| 2008 |
Bryan Smith
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2004 | Keith Smith | DB | DET Detroit Lions | 74 games 6 career AV |
Southland programs by draft picks
How McNeese compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
McNeese in the NFL draft
McNeese has produced 3 NFL draft picks between 2004 and 2009, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
McNeese ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every McNeese draft pick from 2004 through 2009 — 3 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Southland.
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 McNeese produced?
McNeese has 3 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (2004–2009), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mcneese-cowboys.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from McNeese?
Notable McNeese draftees include Keith Smith, Bryan Smith, Quinten Lawrence. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mcneese-cowboys.
When was McNeese’s most recent NFL draft pick?
McNeese’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2009 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mcneese-cowboys.