Salem has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1982 — 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 Salem draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Salem draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 1
- DT 1
- TE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CIN Cincinnati Bengals 1
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
- DEN Denver Broncos 1
Every Salem draft pick
3 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Orson Mobley | TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1986 | Jeff Shaw | DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Monty Hunter | DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 14 games 1 career AV |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Salem in the NFL draft
Salem has produced 3 NFL draft picks between 1982 and 1986, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Salem ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Salem draft pick from 1982 through 1986 — 3 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 Salem produced?
Salem has 3 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1982–1986), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/salem.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Salem?
Notable Salem draftees include Orson Mobley, Monty Hunter, Jeff Shaw. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/salem.
When was Salem’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Salem’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1986 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/salem.