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
Showing DB picks out of the American · reset
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
18picks
Memphis team hub
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2
Tulane
American
12picks
Tulane team hub
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3
Temple
American
9picks
Temple team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
East Carolina
American · last pick 2025
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8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
South Florida
American · last pick 2013
|
8 | 1 | 112% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Tulsa
American · last pick 2020
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6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
UAB
American · last pick 2000
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Florida Atlantic
American · last pick 2015
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
North Texas
American · last pick 1995
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
UTSA
American · last pick 2025
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
Army
American · last pick 2008
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Navy
American · last pick 2025
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Rice
American · last pick 2014
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–73 of 73 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mitchell Price |
Tulane
American
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 41 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Kim Phillips |
North Texas
American
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 6 games |
| 1989 | Mike Nettles |
Memphis
American
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Ellis Dillahunt |
East Carolina
American
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games |
| 1987 | Eric Thomas 1× Pro Bowl |
Tulane
American
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1987 | Steve Gage |
Tulsa
American
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Charles Wright |
Tulsa
American
|
DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 8 games |
| 1987 | Larry Brewton |
Temple
American
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Gary Hunt |
Memphis
American
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Kevin Walker |
East Carolina
American
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Trell Hooper |
Memphis
American
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Derrick Burroughs |
Memphis
American
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1985 | Anthony Young |
Temple
American
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1985 | Donnie Elder |
Memphis
American
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 82 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Stefon Adams |
East Carolina
American
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 65 games 5 career AV |
| 1985 | Albert Myres |
Tulsa
American
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | James Bowers |
Memphis
American
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Treg Songy |
Tulane
American
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1984 | Clint Harris |
East Carolina
American
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Kevin Ross 2× Pro Bowl |
Temple
American
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DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 204 games · 13 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1983 | Lionel Washington |
Tulane
American
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DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 204 games · 11 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1981 | Mark McCants |
Temple
American
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DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | James Stewart |
Memphis
American
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
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Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.
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 — 18
- 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 18 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.