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
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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
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
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2
Florida State
ACC
227picks
Florida State team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
199picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2025
|
154 | 23 | 149% | 2 | 29 |
| 5 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2026
|
151 | 23 | 2416% | 8 | 31 |
| 6 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2026
|
149 | 14 | 1510% | 2 | 28 |
| 7 |
California
ACC · last pick 2026
|
138 | 20 | 1914% | 1 | 18 |
| 8 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2025
|
129 | 13 | 119% | 1 | 24 |
| 9 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2026
|
117 | 17 | 1916% | 1 | 23 |
| 10 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2026
|
117 | 14 | 109% | 0 | 25 |
| 11 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2025
|
106 | 12 | 1312% | 3 | 12 |
| 12 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2025
|
104 | 13 | 1312% | 1 | 10 |
| 13 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2026
|
95 | 14 | 1415% | 0 | 20 |
| 14 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2026
|
89 | 6 | 78% | 1 | 10 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2026
|
65 | 3 | 58% | 0 | 16 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2026
|
55 | 4 | 815% | 1 | 12 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2026
|
32 | 4 | 13% | 0 | 11 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 2,192 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Craig Woodson
Grand Prairie, TX
|
California
ACC
|
SAF | NE New England Patriots | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Barrett Carter
Suwanee, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaylin Lane
Clover, SC
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 15 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Teddye Buchanan
South San Francisco, CA
|
California
ACC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Quincy Riley
Columbia, SC
|
Louisville
ACC
|
CB | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Elic Ayomanor
Medicine Hat, AB
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Joshua Farmer
Port Saint Joe, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 13 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jalen Rivers
Jacksonville, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
OL | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Elijah Roberts
Miami, FL
|
SMU
ACC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Francisco Mauigoa
Ili'Ili
|
Miami
ACC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 12 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Oronde Gadsden II
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
TE | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 15 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Drew Kendall
Norwell, MA
|
Boston College
ACC
|
C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jackson Hawes
Salt Lake City, UT
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyler Baron
Knoxville, TN
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 6 games |
| 2025 |
Dorian Strong
Upper Marlboro, MD
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kyle McCord
Philadelphia, PA
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Andres Borregales
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
K | NE New England Patriots | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Marcus Harris
Portland, OR
|
California
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Branson Taylor
Lorain, OH
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Gavin Bartholomew
Schuylkill Haven, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Portsmouth, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Aeneas Peebles
Raleigh, NC
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 6 games |
| 2025 |
R.J. Mickens
Southlake, TX
|
Clemson
ACC
|
SAF | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 12 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Damien Martinez
Lewisville, TX
|
Miami
ACC
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Brashard Smith
Richmond Heights, FL
|
SMU
ACC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
LeQuint Allen
Millville, NJ
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Phil Mafah
Loganville, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Konata Mumpfield
Hoschton, GA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Zeek Biggers
Salisbury, NC
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Fadil Diggs
Camden, NJ
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 5 games |
| 2024 |
Drake Maye
2× Pro Bowl
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jared Verse
2× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2024 |
Graham Barton
Brentwood, TN
|
Duke
ACC
|
OL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 33 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2024 |
Nate Wiggins
Atlanta, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Keon Coleman
Opelousas, LA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ruke Orhorhoro
Lagos
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 25 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Braden Fiske
Michigan City, IN
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Renardo Green
Orlando, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 31 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Trey Benson
Greenville, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Matt Goncalves
Manorville, NY
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
Elijah Jones
Harlem, NY
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 10 games |
| 2024 |
DeWayne Carter
Pickerington, OH
|
Duke
ACC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jarrian Jones
Brandon, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 34 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Payton Wilson
Hillsborough, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 34 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kamren Kinchens
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
SAF | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Cedric Gray
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Devontez Walker
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Malik Mustapha
Charlotte, NC
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 28 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Will Shipley
Weddington, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Isaac Guerendo
Clayton, IN
|
Louisville
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 30 games 4 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: Miami — 265
- 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?
Miami leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 265 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.