Rhode Island has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1983 — 255th all-time among college programs.
CAA · NFL draft picks 1983–2020 · 255th nationally
Rhode Island College Draft History
Rhode Island has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1983 — 255th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 3
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Rhode Island draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Rhode Island draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- C 1
- T 1
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- HOU Houston Texans 1
- NYJ New York Jets 1
- PHI Philadelphia Eagles 1
Every Rhode Island draft pick
3 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Isaiah Coulter
Lubbock, TX
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 4 games |
| 1986 | Bob White | C | NYJ New York Jets | 24 games 5 career AV |
| 1983 | Rich Pelzer | T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
CAA programs by draft picks
How Rhode Island compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rhode Island in the NFL draft
Rhode Island has produced 3 NFL draft picks between 1983 and 2020, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Rhode Island ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Rhode Island draft pick from 1983 through 2020 — 3 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 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 Rhode Island produced?
Rhode Island has 3 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1983–2020), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rhode-island-rams.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Rhode Island?
Notable Rhode Island draftees include Bob White, Isaiah Coulter, Rich Pelzer. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rhode-island-rams.
When was Rhode Island’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Rhode Island’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2020 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rhode-island-rams.