Southeast Missouri State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 175th all-time among college programs.
OVC-Big South · NFL draft picks 1980–2024 · 175th nationally
Southeast Missouri State College Draft History
Southeast Missouri State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 175th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 9
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Southeast Missouri State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Eugene Amano
Tennessee Titans
124 games · 4 yrs as starter
Ryan Flournoy
Dallas Cowboys
27 games
Tony Walker
Indianapolis Colts
43 games
Willie Ponder
New York Giants
38 games
Drew Forbes
Cleveland Browns
12 games
Angel Rubio
Pittsburgh Steelers
2 games
Rick Aeilts
Cleveland Browns
No regular-season snaps
Kent Davis
Buffalo Bills
No regular-season snaps
Southeast Missouri State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- WR 2
- DB 1
- DE 1
- LB 1
- C 1
- T 1
- TE 1
- OLB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CLE Cleveland Browns 2
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
- GB Green Bay Packers 1
- IND Indianapolis Colts 1
- NYG New York Giants 1
- PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 1
- BUF Buffalo Bills 1
- TEN Tennessee Titans 1
Every Southeast Missouri State draft pick
9 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Ryan Flournoy
Hazel Crest, IL
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 2019 |
Drew Forbes
Bonne Terre, MO
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kendall Donnerson
Chicago, IL
|
OLB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 | Eugene Amano | C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 124 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2003 | Willie Ponder | WR | NYG New York Giants | 38 games 2 career AV |
| 1998 | Angel Rubio | DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 1990 | Tony Walker | LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 1989 | Rick Aeilts | TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Kent Davis | DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
OVC-Big South programs by draft picks
How Southeast Missouri State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Southeast Missouri State in the NFL draft
Southeast Missouri State has produced 9 NFL draft picks between 1980 and 2024, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Southeast Missouri State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Southeast Missouri State draft pick from 1980 through 2024 — 9 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: OVC-Big South.
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 Southeast Missouri State produced?
Southeast Missouri State has 9 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1980–2024), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southeast-missouri-state-redhawks.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Southeast Missouri State?
Notable Southeast Missouri State draftees include Eugene Amano, Ryan Flournoy, Tony Walker, Willie Ponder. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southeast-missouri-state-redhawks.
When was Southeast Missouri State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Southeast Missouri State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2024 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southeast-missouri-state-redhawks.