Southwest Minnesota has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1991 — 275th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 2
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Southwest Minnesota draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Southwest Minnesota draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- WR 2
NFL clubs that draft here
- ATL Atlanta Falcons 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
Every Southwest Minnesota draft pick
2 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Wayne Hawkins | WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Walter Sutton | WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Southwest Minnesota in the NFL draft
Southwest Minnesota has produced 2 NFL draft picks between 1991 and 1992, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Southwest Minnesota ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Southwest Minnesota draft pick from 1991 through 1992 — 2 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 Southwest Minnesota produced?
Southwest Minnesota has 2 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1991–1992), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southwestminnesota.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Southwest Minnesota?
Notable Southwest Minnesota draftees include Wayne Hawkins, Walter Sutton. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southwestminnesota.
When was Southwest Minnesota’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Southwest Minnesota’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1992 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southwestminnesota.