Minnesota State has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 275th all-time among college programs.
Northern Sun · NFL draft picks 1980–1986 · 275th nationally
Minnesota State College Draft History
Minnesota State 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 Minnesota State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Minnesota State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 2
NFL clubs that draft here
- LV Los Angeles Raiders 1
- MIA Miami Dolphins 1
Every Minnesota State draft pick
2 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Jeff Reinke | DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 1 games |
| 1980 | Phil Driscoll | DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
Northern Sun programs by draft picks
How Minnesota State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Minnesota State in the NFL draft
Minnesota State has produced 2 NFL draft picks between 1980 and 1986, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Minnesota State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Minnesota State draft pick from 1980 through 1986 — 2 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Northern Sun.
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 Minnesota State produced?
Minnesota State has 2 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1980–1986), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-state-mavericks.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Minnesota State?
Notable Minnesota State draftees include Jeff Reinke, Phil Driscoll. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-state-mavericks.
When was Minnesota State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Minnesota State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1986 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-state-mavericks.