Tarleton State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1999 — 255th all-time among college programs.
United Athletic Conference · NFL draft picks 1999–2019 · 255th nationally
Tarleton State College Draft History
Tarleton State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1999 — 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 Tarleton State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Tarleton State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 1
- LB 1
- TE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- CLE Cleveland Browns 1
- IND Indianapolis Colts 1
- NO New Orleans Saints 1
Every Tarleton State draft pick
3 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
E.J. Speed
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 108 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2013 | Rufus Johnson | DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 1 games |
| 1999 | James Dearth | TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 146 games |
United Athletic Conference programs by draft picks
How Tarleton State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tarleton State in the NFL draft
Tarleton State has produced 3 NFL draft picks between 1999 and 2019, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Tarleton State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Tarleton State draft pick from 1999 through 2019 — 3 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: United Athletic Conference.
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 Tarleton State produced?
Tarleton State has 3 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1999–2019), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tarleton-state-texans.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Tarleton State?
Notable Tarleton State draftees include E.J. Speed, Rufus Johnson, James Dearth. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tarleton-state-texans.
When was Tarleton State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Tarleton State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2019 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tarleton-state-texans.