Virginia State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1992 — 255th all-time among college programs.
CIAA · NFL draft picks 1992–2018 · 255th nationally
Virginia State College Draft History
Virginia State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1992 — 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 Virginia State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Virginia 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
- RB 1
- T 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DAL Dallas Cowboys 1
- NYJ New York Jets 1
- WAS Washington Commanders 1
Every Virginia State draft pick
3 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Trenton Cannon
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 48 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Kelvin Kinney | DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1992 | James Brown | T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
CIAA programs by draft picks
How Virginia State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Virginia State in the NFL draft
Virginia State has produced 3 NFL draft picks between 1992 and 2018, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Virginia State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Virginia State draft pick from 1992 through 2018 — 3 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: CIAA.
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 Virginia State produced?
Virginia State has 3 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1992–2018), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-state-trojans.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Virginia State?
Notable Virginia State draftees include James Brown, Kelvin Kinney, Trenton Cannon. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-state-trojans.
When was Virginia State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Virginia State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2018 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-state-trojans.