Mississippi Valley State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1985, including 1 first-rounders — 200th all-time among college programs.
SWAC · NFL draft picks 1985–1992 · 200th nationally
Mississippi Valley State College Draft History
Mississippi Valley State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1985, including 1 first-rounders — 200th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 7
- First-rounders
- 1
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 229% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 14
- Hall of Famers
- 1
Notable Mississippi Valley State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Jerry Rice
San Francisco 49ers
Hall of Fame 10× All-Pro 13× Pro Bowl
303 games · 18 yrs as starter
Ashley Ambrose
Indianapolis Colts
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
192 games · 8 yrs as starter
Vincent Brown
New England Patriots
123 games · 7 yrs as starter
Carl Byrum
Buffalo Bills
41 games · 1 yrs as starter
Ronald Humphrey
Indianapolis Colts
26 games
Danta Whitaker
New York Giants
27 games
Joe Thomas
Denver Broncos
1 games
Mississippi Valley State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- RB 2
- WR 2
- DB 1
- LB 1
- TE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- IND Indianapolis Colts 2
- BUF Buffalo Bills 1
- DEN Denver Broncos 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
- NYG New York Giants 1
- SF San Francisco 49ers 1
Every Mississippi Valley State draft pick
7 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ashley Ambrose 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl | DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 192 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1992 | Ronald Humphrey | RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 1988 | Vincent Brown | LB | NE New England Patriots | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1988 | Danta Whitaker | TE | NYG New York Giants | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Carl Byrum | RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1986 | Joe Thomas | WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 1 games |
| 1985 | Jerry Rice HOF 10× All-Pro 13× Pro Bowl | WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 303 games · 18 yrs as starter 160 career AV |
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How Mississippi Valley State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mississippi Valley State in the NFL draft
Mississippi Valley State has produced 7 NFL draft picks between 1985 and 1992, including 1 first-round selections. 2 of those picks (29%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Mississippi Valley State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Mississippi Valley State draft pick from 1985 through 1992 — 7 selections, 1 first-rounders, 2 Pro Bowl alumni, and 1 Hall of Famers. Current conference: SWAC.
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 Mississippi Valley State produced?
Mississippi Valley State has 7 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1985–1992), including 1 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-valley-state-delta-devils.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Mississippi Valley State?
Notable Mississippi Valley State draftees include Jerry Rice, Ashley Ambrose, Vincent Brown, Carl Byrum. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-valley-state-delta-devils.
When was Mississippi Valley State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Mississippi Valley State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1992 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-valley-state-delta-devils.