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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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Round
All rounds Round 1 Day 2 (Rd 2–3) Day 3 (Rd 4+)
Conference
All SEC 2,760 Big Ten 2,705 ACC 2,192 Big 12 1,365 Mountain West 558 American 366 FBS Ind. 278 MAC 225 Sun Belt 211 Conference USA 199 SWAC 176 Pac-12 168
Position
All positions Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Offensive line Defensive line Linebacker Defensive back Special teams

Showing DB 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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Total picks First-rounders Pro Bowls Hall of Famers Last 10 drafts
  1. 1 Miami ACC 51picks 12 Rd 1 · 10 Pro Bowlers · 2 HOF Miami team hub
  2. 2 Florida State ACC 42picks 10 Rd 1 · 8 Pro Bowlers · 2 HOF Florida State team hub
  3. 3 Clemson ACC 39picks 6 Rd 1 · 4 Pro Bowlers · 1 HOF Clemson team hub
# School Picks Rd 1 Pro Bowlers HOF Last 10
4 Virginia Tech ACC · last pick 2025 35 4 411% 0 7
5 Pittsburgh ACC · last pick 2024 32 2 26% 1 9
6 NC State ACC · last pick 2017 28 1 14% 0 2
7 California ACC · last pick 2026 26 2 312% 0 10
8 Stanford ACC · last pick 2023 21 1 210% 1 4
9 North Carolina ACC · last pick 2018 20 1 15% 0 1
10 Louisville ACC · last pick 2025 18 2 317% 0 5
11 Virginia ACC · last pick 2025 16 0 16% 1 4
12 Georgia Tech ACC · last pick 2022 15 0 00% 0 1
13 Wake Forest ACC · last pick 2026 15 1 17% 0 5
14 Boston College ACC · last pick 2024 14 0 17% 0 5
15 Syracuse ACC · last pick 2023 13 3 00% 0 3
16 SMU ACC · last pick 2021 12 2 18% 0 1
17 Duke ACC · last pick 2026 4 0 00% 0 2

Draft pick explorer

Showing 51–100 of 401 picks · filtered.

Pick Player College Pos NFL team Career
2021 #154 · Rd 5 Michael Carter II Douglasville, GA Duke ACC S NYJ New York Jets 73 games 11 career AV
2021 #175 · Rd 5 Jason Pinnock Windsor, CT Pittsburgh ACC CB NYJ New York Jets 75 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV
2021 #186 · Rd 6 Hamsah Nasirildeen Concord, NC Florida State ACC DB NYJ New York Jets 19 games 2 career AV
2021 #212 · Rd 6 Damar Hamlin Mckees Rocks, PA Pittsburgh ACC DB BUF Buffalo Bills 53 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV
2020 #16 · Rd 1 AJ Terrell Atlanta, GA Clemson ACC CB ATL Atlanta Falcons 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV
2020 #68 · Rd 3 Ashtyn Davis Santa Cruz, CA California ACC S NYJ New York Jets 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV
2020 #100 · Rd 3 Tanner Muse Belmont, NC Clemson ACC S LV Las Vegas Raiders 36 games 2 career AV
2020 #127 · Rd 4 K'Von Wallace Richmond, VA Clemson ACC S PHI Philadelphia Eagles 74 games 9 career AV
2020 #134 · Rd 4 Jaylinn Hawkins Buena Park, CA California ACC S ATL Atlanta Falcons 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2020 #158 · Rd 5 Bryce Hall Harrisburg, PA Virginia ACC CB NYJ New York Jets 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV
2020 #239 · Rd 7 Dane Jackson Coraopolis, PA Pittsburgh ACC CB BUF Buffalo Bills 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV
2019 #40 · Rd 2 Trayvon Mullen Fort Lauderdale, FL Clemson ACC CB LV Oakland Raiders 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV
2019 #63 · Rd 2 Juan Thornhill Altavista, VA Virginia ACC S KC Kansas City Chiefs 97 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV
2019 #81 · Rd 3 Will Harris Suwanee, GA Boston College ACC S DET Detroit Lions 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2019 #119 · Rd 4 Sheldrick Redwine Miami, FL Miami ACC S CLE Cleveland Browns 34 games 4 career AV
2019 #158 · Rd 5 Michael Jackson Birmingham, AL Miami ACC CB DAL Dallas Cowboys 72 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2019 #181 · Rd 6 Jaquan Johnson Miami, FL Miami ACC CB BUF Buffalo Bills 60 games 5 career AV
2019 #198 · Rd 6 Tim Harris Virginia ACC CB SF San Francisco 49ers 3 games
2018 #17 · Rd 1 Derwin James 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl Florida State ACC S LAC Los Angeles Chargers 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV
2018 #18 · Rd 1 Jaire Alexander 2× Pro Bowl Louisville ACC CB GB Green Bay Packers 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV
2018 #28 · Rd 1 Terrell Edmunds Danville, VA Virginia Tech ACC S PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV
2018 #53 · Rd 2 M.J. Stewart Arlington, VA North Carolina ACC CB TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 99 games 9 career AV
2018 #54 · Rd 2 Jessie Bates III 1× Pro Bowl Wake Forest ACC S CIN Cincinnati Bengals 130 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV
2018 #68 · Rd 3 Justin Reid Prairieville, LA Stanford ACC S HOU Houston Texans 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 34 career AV
2018 #99 · Rd 3 Isaac Yiadom Worcester, MA Boston College ACC CB DEN Denver Broncos 118 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV
2018 #117 · Rd 4 Jordan Whitehead Aliquippa, PA Pittsburgh ACC S TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2018 #125 · Rd 4 Avonte Maddox Detroit, MI Pittsburgh ACC CB PHI Philadelphia Eagles 95 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2018 #189 · Rd 6 Kamrin Moore District Heights, MD Boston College ACC CB NO New Orleans Saints 2 games
2018 #241 · Rd 7 Greg Stroman Bristow, VA Virginia Tech ACC CB WAS Washington Commanders 33 games 4 career AV
2017 #61 · Rd 2 Josh Jones Walled Lake, MI NC State ACC S GB Green Bay Packers 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV
2017 #91 · Rd 3 John Johnson West Hyattsville, MD Boston College ACC S LAR Los Angeles Rams 105 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV
2017 #97 · Rd 3 Cordrea Tankersley Beech Island, SC Clemson ACC CB MIA Miami Dolphins 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV
2017 #113 · Rd 4 Rayshawn Jenkins St. Petersburg, FL Miami ACC S LAC Los Angeles Chargers 139 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2017 #152 · Rd 5 Corn Elder Nashville, TN Miami ACC CB CAR Carolina Panthers 35 games 2 career AV
2017 #186 · Rd 6 Chuck Clark Suffolk, VA Virginia Tech ACC DB BAL Baltimore Ravens 123 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV
2017 #216 · Rd 6 Marquez White Dothan, AL Florida State ACC CB DAL Dallas Cowboys No regular-season snaps
2017 #229 · Rd 7 Adrian Colbert Mineral Wells, TX Miami ACC DB SF San Francisco 49ers 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV
2017 #230 · Rd 7 Josh Harvey-Clemons Valdosta, GA Louisville ACC S WAS Washington Commanders 35 games 4 career AV
2017 #245 · Rd 7 Jack Tocho Charlotte, NC NC State ACC CB MIN Minnesota Vikings No regular-season snaps
2016 #5 · Rd 1 Jalen Ramsey 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl Florida State ACC CB JAX Jacksonville Jaguars 152 games · 10 yrs as starter 84 career AV
2016 #25 · Rd 1 Artie Burns Miami, FL Miami ACC CB PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 90 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2016 #54 · Rd 2 Mackensie Alexander Immokalee, FL Clemson ACC CB MIN Minnesota Vikings 85 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV
2016 #57 · Rd 2 T.J. Green Sylacauga, AL Clemson ACC S IND Indianapolis Colts 41 games 6 career AV
2016 #84 · Rd 3 Kendall Fuller Baltimore, MD Virginia Tech ACC CB WAS Washington Commanders 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV
2016 #98 · Rd 3 Justin Simmons 2× Pro Bowl Boston College ACC S DEN Denver Broncos 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV
2016 #118 · Rd 4 Juston Burris Raleigh, NC NC State ACC CB NYJ New York Jets 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV
2016 #124 · Rd 4 Deon Bush Miami, FL Miami ACC S CHI Chicago Bears 103 games 8 career AV
2016 #178 · Rd 6 D.J. White McDonough, GA Georgia Tech ACC CB KC Kansas City Chiefs 14 games 1 career AV
2016 #209 · Rd 6 Maurice Canady Richmond, VA Virginia ACC CB BAL Baltimore Ravens 40 games 3 career AV
2016 #244 · Rd 7 Jayron Kearse Fort Myers, FL Clemson ACC S MIN Minnesota Vikings 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV

Browse by draft class

Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.

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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 — 51
  • 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

  1. Start with the school leaderboard — sort by total picks, first-rounders, Pro Bowls, or the last ten drafts.
  2. Use the round, conference, and position chips to isolate a pipeline, like SEC defensive backs in Round 1.
  3. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?

Miami leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 51 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.