Valdosta State has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1990 — 207th all-time among college programs.
Gulf South · NFL draft picks 1990–2022 · 207th nationally
Valdosta State College Draft History
Valdosta State has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1990 — 207th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 6
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Valdosta State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Antonio Edwards
Seattle Seahawks
82 games · 1 yrs as starter
Artie Ulmer
Minnesota Vikings
90 games
Christian Matthew
Arizona Cardinals
20 games
Edmund Kugbila
Carolina Panthers
No regular-season snaps
Stephen Denmark
Chicago Bears
No regular-season snaps
Robert Morris
Seattle Seahawks
No regular-season snaps
Valdosta State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DE 2
- CB 1
- DB 1
- LB 1
- OL 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- SEA Seattle Seahawks 2
- ARI Arizona Cardinals 1
- CAR Carolina Panthers 1
- CHI Chicago Bears 1
- MIN Minnesota Vikings 1
Every Valdosta State draft pick
6 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Christian Matthew
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Stephen Denmark
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Edmund Kugbila
|
OL | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Artie Ulmer | LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 90 games 6 career AV |
| 1993 | Antonio Edwards | DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1990 | Robert Morris | DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
Gulf South programs by draft picks
How Valdosta State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Valdosta State in the NFL draft
Valdosta State has produced 6 NFL draft picks between 1990 and 2022, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Valdosta State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Valdosta State draft pick from 1990 through 2022 — 6 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Gulf 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 Valdosta State produced?
Valdosta State has 6 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1990–2022), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/valdosta-state-blazers.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Valdosta State?
Notable Valdosta State draftees include Antonio Edwards, Artie Ulmer, Christian Matthew, Edmund Kugbila. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/valdosta-state-blazers.
When was Valdosta State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Valdosta State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2022 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/valdosta-state-blazers.