Nebraska Kearney has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1987 — 330th all-time among college programs.
Mid America · NFL draft picks 1987–1987 · 330th nationally
Nebraska Kearney College Draft History
Nebraska Kearney has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1987 — 330th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 1
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Nebraska Kearney draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Nebraska Kearney draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DT 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1
Every Nebraska Kearney draft pick
1 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Scott Cooper | DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
Mid America programs by draft picks
How Nebraska Kearney compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nebraska Kearney in the NFL draft
Nebraska Kearney has produced 1 NFL draft picks between 1987 and 1987, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Nebraska Kearney ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Nebraska Kearney draft pick from 1987 through 1987 — 1 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Mid America.
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 Nebraska Kearney produced?
Nebraska Kearney has 1 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1987–1987), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-kearney-lopers.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Nebraska Kearney?
Notable Nebraska Kearney draftees include Scott Cooper. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-kearney-lopers.
When was Nebraska Kearney’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Nebraska Kearney’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1987 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-kearney-lopers.