Stephen F. Austin has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1986 — 123rd all-time among college programs.
Southland · NFL draft picks 1986–2026 · 123rd nationally
Stephen F. Austin College Draft History
Stephen F. Austin has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1986 — 123rd all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 17
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 212% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 7
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Stephen F. Austin draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Jeremiah Trotter
Philadelphia Eagles
1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
147 games · 9 yrs as starter
Larry Centers
Phoenix Cardinals
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
198 games · 8 yrs as starter
John Franklin-Myers
Los Angeles Rams
114 games · 5 yrs as starter
Terrance Shaw
San Diego Chargers
140 games · 5 yrs as starter
Floyd Dixon
Atlanta Falcons
91 games · 3 yrs as starter
Mikhael Ricks
San Diego Chargers
82 games · 2 yrs as starter
Dave Whitmore
New York Giants
64 games · 2 yrs as starter
Derrick Blaylock
Kansas City Chiefs
51 games
Stephen F. Austin draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- LB 2
- QB 2
- RB 2
- DE 2
- WR 2
- DB 2
- G 1
- DT 1
- FB 1
- CB 1
- TE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- KC Kansas City Chiefs 2
- LAC San Diego Chargers 2
- TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2
- LAR St. Louis Rams 2
- MIN Minnesota Vikings 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
- NYG New York Giants 1
- PHI Philadelphia Eagles 1
Every Stephen F. Austin draft pick
17 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Charles Demmings
Mesquite, TX
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2023 |
BJ Thompson
England, AR
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 1 games |
| 2018 | John Franklin-Myers | DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jabara Williams
|
LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 7 games |
| 2009 |
Dominique Edison
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 5 games |
| 2002 | Wes Pate | QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | Derrick Blaylock | RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 51 games 11 career AV |
| 1998 | Mikhael Ricks | TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 82 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1998 | Jeremiah Trotter 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl | LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 147 games · 9 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 1997 | Anthony DeGrate | DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Joey Wylie | G | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Terrance Shaw | DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 140 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1990 | Dave Whitmore | DB | NYG New York Giants | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1990 | Larry Centers 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl | FB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 198 games · 8 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Landry | RB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Todd Hammel | QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Floyd Dixon | WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 91 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
Southland programs by draft picks
How Stephen F. Austin compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stephen F. Austin in the NFL draft
Stephen F. Austin has produced 17 NFL draft picks between 1986 and 2026, including 0 first-round selections. 2 of those picks (12%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Stephen F. Austin ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Stephen F. Austin draft pick from 1986 through 2026 — 17 selections, 0 first-rounders, 2 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Southland.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
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- 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 Stephen F. Austin produced?
Stephen F. Austin has 17 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1986–2026), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stephen-f-austin-lumberjacks.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Stephen F. Austin?
Notable Stephen F. Austin draftees include Jeremiah Trotter, Larry Centers, John Franklin-Myers, Terrance Shaw. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stephen-f-austin-lumberjacks.
When was Stephen F. Austin’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Stephen F. Austin’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2026 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stephen-f-austin-lumberjacks.