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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Florida State
ACC
50picks
Florida State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
49picks
Miami team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
46picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2023
|
31 | 11 | 310% | 1 | 3 |
| 5 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2023
|
28 | 8 | 414% | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2026
|
22 | 5 | 29% | 0 | 8 |
| 7 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2025
|
20 | 3 | 315% | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |
California
ACC · last pick 2018
|
19 | 5 | 211% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2022
|
19 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2025
|
18 | 1 | 16% | 1 | 4 |
| 11 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2026
|
17 | 5 | 212% | 0 | 3 |
| 12 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2025
|
16 | 4 | 319% | 0 | 3 |
| 13 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2026
|
14 | 2 | 17% | 0 | 3 |
| 14 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2018
|
14 | 4 | 17% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2023
|
10 | 1 | 110% | 0 | 3 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2025
|
9 | 0 | 222% | 0 | 2 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2026
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 387 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Larrell Murchison
Elizabethtown, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 60 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
James Smith-Williams
Raleigh, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2020 |
Casey Toohill
San Diego, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 71 games 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jonathan Garvin
Lake Worth, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 38 games 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Clelin Ferrell
Richmond, VA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Christian Wilkins
Springfield, MA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 86 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2019 |
Brian Burns
3× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 114 games · 6 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2019 |
Dexter Lawrence
3× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2019 |
Zach Allen
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2019 |
Austin Bryant
Pavo, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 35 games 5 career AV |
| 2019 |
Joe Jackson
Homestead, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Demarcus Christmas
Bradenton, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Chris Slayton
University Park, IL
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Bradley Chubb
2× Pro Bowl
|
NC State
ACC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chad Thomas
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 5 career AV |
| 2018 |
B.J. Hill
Oakboro, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 129 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2018 |
Derrick Nnadi
Virginia Beach, VA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 130 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2018 |
Justin Jones
Austell, GA
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2018 |
Harrison Phillips
Omaha, NE
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kentavius Street
Greenville, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 85 games 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Josh Sweat
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 121 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2018 |
R.J. McIntosh
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Andrew Brown
Chesapeake, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tim Settle
Manassas, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 124 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2018 |
Duke Ejiofor
Houston, TX
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Trevon Young
Des Moines, IA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 2 games |
| 2018 |
James Looney
Lake Worth, FL
|
California
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 3 games |
| 2018 |
Kendrick Norton
Jacksonville, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Justin Lawler
Pottsboro, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Solomon Thomas
Coppell, TX
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 131 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2017 |
DeMarcus Walker
Jacksonville, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 101 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2017 |
Nazair Jones
Roanoke Rapids, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Carlos Watkins
Mooresboro, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | HOU Houston Texans | 90 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Al-Quadin Muhammad
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ejuan Price
Rankin, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Sheldon Rankins
Covington, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 133 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2016 |
Shaq Lawson
Central, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Dodd
Taylors, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Adam Gotsis
Abbotsford
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2016 |
D.J. Reader
Greensboro, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
NT | HOU Houston Texans | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dadi Nicolas
Delray Beach, FL
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Mario Edwards
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 141 games · 2 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2015 |
Eddie Goldman
Washington, DC
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2015 |
Henry Anderson
Atlanta, GA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2015 |
Grady Jarrett
2× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
NT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 166 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2015 |
David Parry
Marion, IA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
NT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2015 |
B.J. Dubose
Oakland Park, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Anthony Chickillo
Tampa, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2015 |
Brian Mihalik
Avon Lake, OH
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 20 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
Aaron Donald
8× All-Pro
10× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DT | LAR St. Louis Rams | 154 games · 10 yrs as starter 123 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 — 50
- 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 50 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.