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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Boston College
ACC
40picks
Boston College team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
32picks
Miami team hub
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3
Pittsburgh
ACC
32picks
Pittsburgh team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2021
|
28 | 6 | 518% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
California
ACC · last pick 2013
|
24 | 3 | 417% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 2018
|
24 | 4 | 312% | 1 | 2 |
| 7 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2023
|
22 | 3 | 15% | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2022
|
21 | 3 | 210% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2026
|
20 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 5 |
| 10 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2025
|
20 | 3 | 210% | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2014
|
19 | 5 | 211% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2023
|
15 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2024
|
15 | 0 | 17% | 0 | 4 |
| 14 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2026
|
14 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2020
|
13 | 3 | 215% | 0 | 2 |
| 16 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2026
|
9 | 2 | 111% | 0 | 3 |
| 17 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2012
|
7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 355 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Dorian Johnson
Belle Vernon, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Roderick Johnson
Florissant, MO
|
Florida State
ACC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 29 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Danny Isidora
Weston, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Adam Bisnowaty
Pittsburgh, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 1 games |
| 2016 |
Joshua Garnett
Puyallup, WA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joe Thuney
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
NC State
ACC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 163 games · 10 yrs as starter 84 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kyle Murphy
San Clemente, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ereck Flowers
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2015 |
Andrus Peat
3× Pro Bowl
|
Stanford
ACC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 132 games · 7 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2015 |
Cameron Erving
Moultrie, GA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2015 |
Laken Tomlinson
1× Pro Bowl
|
Duke
ACC
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jamon Brown
Fern Creek, KY
|
Louisville
ACC
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2015 |
John Miller
Miami, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 87 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
T.J. Clemmings
Teaneck, NJ
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tre' Jackson
|
Florida State
ACC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 13 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jon Feliciano
Davie, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
G | LV Oakland Raiders | 113 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2015 |
Shaq Mason
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 152 games · 10 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ian Silberman
Orange Park, FL
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 3 games |
| 2015 |
Andy Gallik
Evergreen Park, IL
|
Boston College
ACC
|
C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 12 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bobby Hart
Lauderhill, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 108 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2015 |
Laurence Gibson
Sierra Vista, AZ
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Morgan Moses
Richmond, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
OL | WAS Washington Commanders | 183 games · 11 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2014 |
Brandon Linder
Southwest Ranches, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
OL | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 88 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2014 |
Brandon Thomas
Spartanburg, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OL | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Bryan Stork
Vero Beach, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2014 |
Russell Bodine
Scottsville, VA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 74 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2014 |
Cameron Fleming
Houston, TX
|
Stanford
ACC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 118 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2014 |
David Yankey
Roswell, GA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 6 games |
| 2014 |
Luke Bowanko
Clifton, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
C | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2014 |
Seantrel Henderson
St. Paul, MN
|
Miami
ACC
|
OL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 39 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jonathan Cooper
Wilmington, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2013 |
Justin Pugh
Holland, PA
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 132 games · 10 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2013 |
Menelik Watson
Manchester
|
Florida State
ACC
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2013 |
Brennan Williams
West Roxbury, MA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Brian Schwenke
Oceanside, CA
|
California
ACC
|
C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 60 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2013 |
Oday Aboushi
Staten Island, NY
|
Virginia
ACC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 85 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2013 |
Vinston Painter
Norfolk, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 14 games |
| 2013 |
Travis Bond
Windsor, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 2 games |
| 2012 |
David DeCastro
2× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Stanford
ACC
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2012 |
Mitchell Schwartz
1× All-Pro
|
California
ACC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jonathan Martin
North Hollywood, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2012 |
Josh LeRibeus
Richardson, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2012 |
Joe Looney
Lake Worth, FL
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 104 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2012 |
Zebrie Sanders
Dayton, OH
|
Florida State
ACC
|
OL | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Andrew Tiller
Brentwood, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 28 games 6 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brandon Washington
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 1 games |
| 2012 |
Andrew Datko
Weston, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
OL | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Kelvin Beachum
Mexia, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 196 games · 11 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2011 |
Anthony Castonzo
Hawthorn Woods, IL
|
Boston College
ACC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 144 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2011 |
Orlando Franklin
Delray Beach, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 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: Boston College — 40
- 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?
Boston College leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 40 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.