Youngstown State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1984 — 175th all-time among college programs.
MVFC · NFL draft picks 1984–2022 · 175th nationally
Youngstown State College Draft History
Youngstown State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1984 — 175th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 9
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Youngstown State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Paul McFadden
Philadelphia Eagles
79 games
Derek Rivers
New England Patriots
24 games
Avery Moss
New York Giants
22 games · 1 yrs as starter
Andrew Ogletree
Indianapolis Colts
44 games · 1 yrs as starter
John Goode
St. Louis Cardinals
30 games
Bob Thompson
New Orleans Saints
2 games
Harry Deligianis
Jacksonville Jaguars
No regular-season snaps
Jim Zdelar
Miami Dolphins
No regular-season snaps
Youngstown State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- TE 2
- DE 2
- DB 1
- T 1
- WR 1
- K 1
- DT 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- MIA Miami Dolphins 2
- IND Indianapolis Colts 1
- JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
- NO New Orleans Saints 1
- NYG New York Giants 1
- ARI St. Louis Cardinals 1
- PHI Philadelphia Eagles 1
Every Youngstown State draft pick
9 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Andrew Ogletree
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Derek Rivers
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Avery Moss
Tempe, AZ
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1998 | Harry Deligianis | DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Tony Tellington | DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Jim Zdelar | T | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Bob Thompson | WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1984 | John Goode | TE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 30 games |
| 1984 | Paul McFadden | K | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 79 games 19 career AV |
MVFC programs by draft picks
How Youngstown State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Youngstown State in the NFL draft
Youngstown State has produced 9 NFL draft picks between 1984 and 2022, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Youngstown State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Youngstown State draft pick from 1984 through 2022 — 9 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: MVFC.
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 Youngstown State produced?
Youngstown State has 9 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1984–2022), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/youngstown-state-penguins.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Youngstown State?
Notable Youngstown State draftees include Paul McFadden, Derek Rivers, Avery Moss, Andrew Ogletree. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/youngstown-state-penguins.
When was Youngstown State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Youngstown 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/youngstown-state-penguins.