Northern Michigan has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 216th all-time among college programs.
GLIAC · NFL draft picks 1980–2023 · 216th nationally
Northern Michigan College Draft History
Northern Michigan has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 216th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 5
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Northern Michigan draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Northern Michigan draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- QB 2
- DB 1
- LB 1
- OL 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- BUF Buffalo Bills 2
- DET Detroit Lions 1
- IND Indianapolis Colts 1
- WAS Washington Commanders 1
Every Northern Michigan draft pick
5 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Jake Witt
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Mark Maddox | LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 111 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1989 | Jerry Woods | DB | DET Detroit Lions | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1981 | Phil Kessel | QB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Todd Krueger | QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
GLIAC programs by draft picks
How Northern Michigan compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Northern Michigan in the NFL draft
Northern Michigan has produced 5 NFL draft picks between 1980 and 2023, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Northern Michigan ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Northern Michigan draft pick from 1980 through 2023 — 5 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: GLIAC.
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 Northern Michigan produced?
Northern Michigan has 5 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1980–2023), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-michigan-wildcats.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Northern Michigan?
Notable Northern Michigan draftees include Mark Maddox, Jerry Woods, Todd Krueger, Jake Witt. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-michigan-wildcats.
When was Northern Michigan’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Northern Michigan’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2023 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-michigan-wildcats.