American programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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NFL Draft History by college program
American programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
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Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks within the current filters. Open a program for its full draft board.
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1
Memphis
American
64picks
Memphis team hub
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2
East Carolina
American
55picks
East Carolina team hub
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3
Tulane
American
49picks
Tulane team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Temple
American · last pick 2024
|
47 | 4 | 511% | 0 | 13 |
| 5 |
Tulsa
American · last pick 2022
|
40 | 2 | 25% | 0 | 5 |
| 6 |
South Florida
American · last pick 2018
|
30 | 2 | 27% | 0 | 5 |
| 7 |
Rice
American · last pick 2024
|
23 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
UAB
American · last pick 2024
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16 | 2 | 16% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Florida Atlantic
American · last pick 2020
|
10 | 0 | 220% | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |
Navy
American · last pick 2026
|
10 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |
North Texas
American · last pick 2021
|
10 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
Charlotte
American · last pick 2023
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |
UTSA
American · last pick 2025
|
5 | 1 | 120% | 0 | 4 |
| 14 |
Army
American · last pick 2008
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 366 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Travis Burke
Hollywood, FL
|
Memphis
American
|
OT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Anthony Smith
Huntingtown, MD
|
East Carolina
American
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Landon Robinson
Fairlawn, OH
|
Navy
American
|
NT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Eli Heidenreich
Pittsburgh, PA
|
Navy
American
|
FB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Shavon Revel
Winston-Salem, NC
|
East Carolina
American
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Caleb Ransaw
Harvest, AL
|
Tulane
American
|
SAF | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Zah Frazier
Cedartown, GA
|
UTSA
American
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Rayuan Lane
Jessup, MD
|
Navy
American
|
FS | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Micah Robinson
Atlanta, GA
|
Tulane
American
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kobee Minor
Lake Dallas, TX
|
Memphis
American
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 4 games |
| 2024 |
Luke McCaffrey
Highlands Ranch, CO
|
Rice
American
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jordan Magee
Dover, DE
|
Temple
American
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jha'Quan Jackson
Luling, LA
|
Tulane
American
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 12 games |
| 2024 |
Tejhaun Palmer
Milwaukee, WI
|
UAB
American
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 1 games |
| 2024 |
Michael Pratt
Boca Raton, FL
|
Tulane
American
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2023 |
Tyjae Spears
Ponchatoula, LA
|
Tulane
American
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 42 games 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dorian Williams
Fort Mill, SC
|
Tulane
American
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
DeWayne McBride
Starke, FL
|
UAB
American
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2023 |
Grant Dubose
Montgomery, AL
|
Charlotte
American
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 3 games |
| 2022 |
Tyler Smith
3× Pro Bowl
|
Tulsa
American
|
OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2022 |
Alex Wright
Elba, AL
|
UAB
American
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2022 |
Dylan Parham
Carrollton, GA
|
Memphis
American
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2022 |
Spencer Burford
San Antonio, TX
|
UTSA
American
|
OL | SF San Francisco 49ers | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2022 |
Calvin Austin III
Memphis, TN
|
Memphis
American
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 48 games 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Riq Woolen
1× Pro Bowl
|
UTSA
American
|
CB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2022 |
Chris Paul
Houston, TX
|
Tulsa
American
|
OL | WAS Washington Commanders | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2021 |
Zaven Collins
Hominy, OK
|
Tulsa
American
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 84 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2021 |
Cameron Sample
Snellville, GA
|
Tulane
American
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 61 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jordan Smith
Lithonia, GA
|
UAB
American
|
OLB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Jaelon Darden
Houston, TX
|
North Texas
American
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 36 games |
| 2021 |
D'Ante Smith
Augusta, GA
|
East Carolina
American
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kenneth Gainwell
Yazoo City, MS
|
Memphis
American
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 83 games 24 career AV |
| 2021 |
Patrick Johnson
Chattanooga, TN
|
Tulane
American
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 70 games 6 career AV |
| 2020 |
Antonio Gibson
Stockbridge, GA
|
Memphis
American
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2020 |
Matt Hennessy
Bardonia, NY
|
Temple
American
|
C | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
Alex Highsmith
Wilmington, NC
|
Charlotte
American
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2020 |
Harrison Bryant
Gray, GA
|
Florida Atlantic
American
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Reggie Robinson II
Cleburne, TX
|
Tulsa
American
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games |
| 2020 |
Cameron Clark
Greensboro, NC
|
Charlotte
American
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Trevis Gipson
Cedar Hill, TX
|
Tulsa
American
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
Harrison Hand
Cherry Hill, NJ
|
Temple
American
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Darnell Mooney
Gadsden, AL
|
Tulane
American
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2020 |
Shaun Bradley
Mount Holly, NJ
|
Temple
American
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 45 games 3 career AV |
| 2020 |
Chris Claybrooks
Nashville, TN
|
Memphis
American
|
CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 46 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Dustin Woodard
Chandler, AZ
|
Memphis
American
|
C | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Thakarius Keyes
Laurel, MS
|
Tulane
American
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Chapelle Russell
Lakewood, NJ
|
Temple
American
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Malcolm Perry
Clarksville, TN
|
Navy
American
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Rock Ya-Sin
Decatur, GA
|
Temple
American
|
CB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 96 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2019 |
Darrell Henderson
Batesville, MS
|
Memphis
American
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
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NFL draft history guide
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
What this page tracks
NFL Draft History by College ranks every program by the NFL players it has produced since 1980. Browse 12,927 picks across 446 schools — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, Hall of Famers, and recent draft classes — then open any school or year for the full board.
By the numbers
- 12,927 drafted players from 446 colleges, 1980–2026.
- 1,427 first-round selections across 47 drafts.
- 1,326 of those picks made at least one Pro Bowl; 102 reached the Hall of Fame.
- Most picks all-time: Memphis — 64
- Most picks since 2017: Alabama — 95
- Top conference: SEC — 2,760 picks
- Most-drafted first-round position: DB — 181 picks
How to read the board
- Start with the school leaderboard — sort by total picks, first-rounders, Pro Bowls, or the last ten drafts.
- Use the round, conference, and position chips to isolate a pipeline, like SEC defensive backs in Round 1.
- Open a program for its full draft board, or a year for the complete class in pick order.
First round vs. career outcomes
Volume and quality are different signals. A program can lead in raw picks while another turns fewer selections into more Pro Bowlers. The Pro Bowler rate next to each school shows how often its picks became long-term NFL contributors, so read it alongside the Round 1 column rather than instead of it.
Frequently asked questions
Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?
Memphis leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 64 NFL draft picks since 1980. Compare every program at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
How far back does FantasyHQ’s NFL draft history go?
The archive covers every NFL draft from 1980 through 2026 — 12,927 picks across 446 college programs. Open a school page or a draft class year for the full pick list.
Can I see first-round NFL draft picks by college?
Yes. Filter the board to Round 1, or sort schools by first-rounders. FantasyHQ lists 1,427 first-round selections since 1980. Start at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
Does the page show NFL career outcomes for drafted players?
Where available, each pick includes Pro Bowls, All-Pro selections, Hall of Fame status, games played, and Approximate Value. The archive currently tracks 1,326 Pro Bowl alumni and 102 Hall of Famers.
How is this different from a fantasy football mock draft?
This page is the real NFL draft pipeline — college programs to NFL clubs — not a fantasy league draft board. For fantasy mock drafts and rankings, use FantasyHQ’s fantasy tools. Draft history lives at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history.
How often is the draft history page updated?
New draft classes land when the board is published each spring. Career outcomes refresh as seasons complete. This page was last labeled Aug 24, 2026.