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 TE 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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Rice
American
5picks
Rice team hub
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2
East Carolina
American
4picks
East Carolina team hub
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3
Tulsa
American
3picks
Tulsa team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Florida Atlantic
American · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
North Texas
American · last pick 1983
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Temple
American · last pick 2012
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Navy
American · last pick 1995
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Tulane
American · last pick 1982
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
UAB
American · last pick 2015
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
UTSA
American · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–22 of 22 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Harrison Bryant
Gray, GA
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Florida Atlantic
American
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
David Morgan
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UTSA
American
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TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 38 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kennard Backman
Austell, GA
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UAB
American
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TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games |
| 2013 |
Vance McDonald
Winnie, TX
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Rice
American
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2013 |
Luke Willson
LaSalle, ON
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Rice
American
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TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2012 |
Evan Rodriguez
North Bergen, NJ
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Temple
American
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TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 20 games |
| 2011 |
Rob Housler
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Florida Atlantic
American
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TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2011 |
Charles Clay
Little Rock, AR
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Tulsa
American
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TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 127 games · 9 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2009 |
Davon Drew
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East Carolina
American
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2009 |
James Casey
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Rice
American
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TE | HOU Houston Texans | 95 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1995 | Kevin Hickman |
Navy
American
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TE | DET Detroit Lions | 13 games |
| 1994 | Carlester Crumpler |
East Carolina
American
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TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 78 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Fallon Wacasey |
Tulsa
American
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TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Luke Fisher |
East Carolina
American
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TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Walter Wilson |
East Carolina
American
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TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Mike Hinnant |
Temple
American
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TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 36 games |
| 1988 | Donnie Dee |
Tulsa
American
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TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 17 games |
| 1983 | Mark Witte |
North Texas
American
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TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 51 games |
| 1982 | Rodney Holman 3× Pro Bowl |
Tulane
American
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TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 212 games · 9 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1982 | Robert Hubble |
Rice
American
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TE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Ron Battle |
North Texas
American
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TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1981 | Frank Wilson |
Rice
American
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 games |
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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: Rice — 5
- 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?
Rice leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 5 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.