Savannah State has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1981 — 275th all-time among college programs.
SIAC · NFL draft picks 1981–1990 · 275th nationally
Savannah State College Draft History
Savannah State has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1981 — 275th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 2
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 150% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 8
- Hall of Famers
- 1
Notable Savannah State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Savannah State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- RB 1
- TE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DEN Denver Broncos 1
- SEA Seattle Seahawks 1
Every Savannah State draft pick
2 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Shannon Sharpe HOF 4× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl | TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 204 games · 12 yrs as starter 82 career AV |
| 1981 | Ken Dawson | RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
SIAC programs by draft picks
How Savannah State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Savannah State in the NFL draft
Savannah State has produced 2 NFL draft picks between 1981 and 1990, including 0 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (50%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Savannah State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Savannah State draft pick from 1981 through 1990 — 2 selections, 0 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni, and 1 Hall of Famers. Current conference: SIAC.
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 Savannah State produced?
Savannah State has 2 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1981–1990), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/savannah-state-tigers.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Savannah State?
Notable Savannah State draftees include Shannon Sharpe, Ken Dawson. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/savannah-state-tigers.
When was Savannah State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Savannah State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1990 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/savannah-state-tigers.