Ottawa (KS) has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 2004 — 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 Ottawa (KS) draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Ottawa (KS) draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- RB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- NYJ New York Jets 1
Every Ottawa (KS) draft pick
1 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Derrick Ward | RB | NYJ New York Jets | 93 games 25 career AV |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ottawa (KS) in the NFL draft
Ottawa (KS) has produced 1 NFL draft picks between 2004 and 2004, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Ottawa (KS) ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Ottawa (KS) draft pick from 2004 through 2004 — 1 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 Ottawa (KS) produced?
Ottawa (KS) has 1 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (2004–2004), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ottawaks.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Ottawa (KS)?
Notable Ottawa (KS) draftees include Derrick Ward. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ottawaks.
When was Ottawa (KS)’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Ottawa (KS)’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2004 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ottawaks.