Nebraska-Omaha has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1983 — 207th all-time among college programs.
NFL draft picks 1983–2009 · 207th nationally
Nebraska-Omaha College Draft History
Nebraska-Omaha has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1983 — 207th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 6
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Nebraska-Omaha draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Nebraska-Omaha draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- TE 3
- DT 1
- NT 1
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
- JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 1
- LAC San Diego Chargers 1
- LV Oakland Raiders 1
- MIN Minnesota Vikings 1
- NYJ New York Jets 1
Every Nebraska-Omaha draft pick
6 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Zach Miller | TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 66 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2004 | Ryan Krause | TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Chris Cooper | DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 78 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1999 | MarTay Jenkins | WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 40 games 11 career AV |
| 1988 | Brad Beckman | TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | John Walker | NT | NYJ New York Jets | 3 games 1 career AV |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nebraska-Omaha in the NFL draft
Nebraska-Omaha has produced 6 NFL draft picks between 1983 and 2009, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Nebraska-Omaha ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Nebraska-Omaha draft pick from 1983 through 2009 — 6 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 Nebraska-Omaha produced?
Nebraska-Omaha has 6 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1983–2009), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-omaha-mavericks.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Nebraska-Omaha?
Notable Nebraska-Omaha draftees include Zach Miller, Chris Cooper, MarTay Jenkins, John Walker. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-omaha-mavericks.
When was Nebraska-Omaha’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Nebraska-Omaha’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/nebraska-omaha-mavericks.