ACC 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
ACC 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 Day 2 picks out of the ACC · 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
Florida State
ACC
66picks
Florida State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
61picks
Miami team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
49picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2026
|
42 | 0 | 512% | 1 | 9 |
| 5 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2023
|
38 | 0 | 513% | 0 | 7 |
| 6 |
California
ACC · last pick 2025
|
31 | 0 | 516% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2025
|
31 | 0 | 26% | 0 | 7 |
| 8 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2023
|
26 | 0 | 312% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2021
|
26 | 0 | 28% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2026
|
25 | 0 | 312% | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2024
|
25 | 0 | 832% | 3 | 4 |
| 12 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2025
|
25 | 0 | 416% | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2025
|
22 | 0 | 523% | 0 | 10 |
| 14 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2023
|
18 | 0 | 16% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2023
|
13 | 0 | 18% | 0 | 3 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2023
|
12 | 0 | 433% | 0 | 4 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2024
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 451–500 of 514 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Tommy Kane |
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1988 | Bill Romanowski 2× Pro Bowl |
Boston College
ACC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 243 games · 13 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1988 | Tony Stephens |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Kenny Flowers |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Gregg Rakoczy |
Miami
ACC
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1987 | Delton Hall |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1987 | David Wyman |
Stanford
ACC
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 92 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1987 | Winston Moss |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 169 games · 10 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1987 | Ron Morris |
SMU
ACC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1987 | Scott Schwedes |
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 46 games 5 career AV |
| 1987 | Jerry Ball 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
NT | DET Detroit Lions | 191 games · 10 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1986 | Ernest Givins 2× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 147 games · 10 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1986 | Mike Ruth |
Boston College
ACC
|
NT | NE New England Patriots | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Pat Swilling 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 185 games · 9 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 1986 | Barry Word |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Joe Milinichik |
NC State
ACC
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1985 | Greg Allen |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 9 games |
| 1985 | Lester Lyles |
Virginia
ACC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1985 | Jesse Penn |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 42 games 6 career AV |
| 1985 | Garin Veris |
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 88 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1985 | Reggie Phillips |
SMU
ACC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 60 games 11 career AV |
| 1985 | Tyrone Davis |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 7 games |
| 1985 | Brian Johnston |
North Carolina
ACC
|
C | NYG New York Giants | 9 games |
| 1985 | Dale Hatcher 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
P | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 99 games 10 career AV |
| 1984 | Blaise Winter |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1984 | Jim Sweeney |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
C | NYJ New York Jets | 228 games · 11 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1984 | Glenn Dennison |
Miami
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Ron Rivera |
California
ACC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 137 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1984 | Jay Brophy |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 34 games 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Rod McSwain |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 90 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1984 | Tyrone Anthony |
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Rodney Bellinger |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Speedy Neal |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 1984 | Joe McCall |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 3 games |
| 1983 | Harvey Salem |
California
ACC
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 126 games · 8 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Cooper |
Miami
ACC
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 78 games 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Lutz |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 187 games · 11 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1983 | Wes Hopkins 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Wilcher |
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 124 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Drechsler |
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Charles |
Syracuse
ACC
|
NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 101 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1983 | Cliff Austin |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 58 games 5 career AV |
| 1983 | Reggie Camp |
California
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Dressel |
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 111 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1982 | Rohn Stark 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
P | IND Baltimore Colts | 233 games 31 career AV |
| 1982 | Doug Rogers |
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 1982 | Joe Morris 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1982 | Calvin Daniels |
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1982 | Cedric Jones |
Duke
ACC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 120 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1982 | Kenny Duckett |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 36 games 6 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: Florida State — 66
- 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?
Florida State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 66 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.