VMI has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 275th all-time among college programs.
Southern Conference · NFL draft picks 1980–1989 · 275th nationally
VMI College Draft History
VMI has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 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 VMI draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
VMI draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- DB 1
- WR 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- ATL Atlanta Falcons 1
- PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 1
Every VMI draft pick
2 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Mark Stock | WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | Walt Bellamy | DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
Southern Conference programs by draft picks
How VMI compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
VMI in the NFL draft
VMI has produced 2 NFL draft picks between 1980 and 1989, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
VMI ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every VMI draft pick from 1980 through 1989 — 2 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: Southern 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 VMI produced?
VMI has 2 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1980–1989), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vmi-keydets.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from VMI?
Notable VMI draftees include Mark Stock, Walt Bellamy. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vmi-keydets.
When was VMI’s most recent NFL draft pick?
VMI’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1989 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vmi-keydets.