North Carolina A&T has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1982, including 1 first-rounders — 134th all-time among college programs.
CAA · NFL draft picks 1982–2019 · 134th nationally
North Carolina A&T College Draft History
North Carolina A&T has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1982, including 1 first-rounders — 134th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 15
- First-rounders
- 1
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 17% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 1
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable North Carolina A&T draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Tarik Cohen
Chicago Bears
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
51 games · 2 yrs as starter
Brandon Parker
Oakland Raiders
59 games · 2 yrs as starter
Jamain Stephens
Pittsburgh Steelers
40 games · 1 yrs as starter
Reggie White
San Diego Chargers
38 games · 1 yrs as starter
Junius Coston
Green Bay Packers
16 games
Darryl Johnson
Buffalo Bills
38 games
Michael Hamilton
San Diego Chargers
37 games
Craig Thompson
Cincinnati Bengals
29 games
North Carolina A&T draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 3
- T 3
- LB 3
- RB 2
- TE 1
- G 1
- NT 1
- DB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- LAC San Diego Chargers 4
- MIN Minnesota Vikings 2
- LAR St. Louis Rams 2
- CIN Cincinnati Bengals 1
- GB Green Bay Packers 1
- LV Oakland Raiders 1
- ARI St. Louis Cardinals 1
- PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 1
Every North Carolina A&T draft pick
15 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Darryl Johnson
Fairfield, TX
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 38 games 4 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brandon Parker
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tarik Cohen
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2005 | Junius Coston | G | GB Green Bay Packers | 16 games 5 career AV |
| 1997 | Michael Hamilton | LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Cedric White | DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Toran James | LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Jamain Stephens | T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1994 | Ronald Edwards | T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Craig Thompson | TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 1992 | Kevin Little | LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Reggie White | NT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1985 | Tim Williams | DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Mike Jones | RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | James Williams | DE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
CAA programs by draft picks
How North Carolina A&T compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
North Carolina A&T in the NFL draft
North Carolina A&T has produced 15 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 2019, including 1 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (7%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
North Carolina A&T ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every North Carolina A&T draft pick from 1982 through 2019 — 15 selections, 1 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: CAA.
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 North Carolina A&T produced?
North Carolina A&T has 15 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–2019), including 1 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-a-t-aggies.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from North Carolina A&T?
Notable North Carolina A&T draftees include Tarik Cohen, Brandon Parker, Jamain Stephens, Reggie White. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-a-t-aggies.
When was North Carolina A&T’s most recent NFL draft pick?
North Carolina A&T’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2019 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-a-t-aggies.