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 TE 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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Miami
ACC
20picks
Miami team hub
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2
Stanford
ACC
16picks
Stanford team hub
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3
Virginia
ACC
10picks
Virginia team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
California
ACC · last pick 2014
|
9 | 2 | 111% | 1 | 0 |
| 5 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2014
|
9 | 2 | 333% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2021
|
8 | 0 | 112% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2022
|
8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2023
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 2024
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2026
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2025
|
6 | 0 | 117% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2026
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 13 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2025
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2025
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2015
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2000
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–125 of 125 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Vernon Kirk |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Pat Carter |
Florida State
ACC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 154 games · 6 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1988 | Greg Scales |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 44 games 2 career AV |
| 1988 | Steve Johnson |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 14 games |
| 1988 | Pat Kelly |
Syracuse
ACC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 41 games |
| 1988 | Alfredo Roberts |
Miami
ACC
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1987 | Jim Riggs |
Clemson
ACC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 82 games 3 career AV |
| 1986 | Scott Gieselman |
Boston College
ACC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Greg Baty |
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 102 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1986 | Willie Smith |
Miami
ACC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 3 games |
| 1986 | Arnold Franklin |
North Carolina
ACC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 3 games |
| 1985 | Ethan Horton 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 116 games · 5 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1985 | K.D. Dunn |
Clemson
ACC
|
TE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Joe Jones |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 3 games |
| 1985 | Ken Whisenhunt |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 74 games · 3 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1984 | David Lewis |
California
ACC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1984 | Glenn Dennison |
Miami
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Billy Griggs |
Virginia
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Dressel |
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 111 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1983 | Wes Howell |
California
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Tim Sherwin |
Boston College
ACC
|
TE | IND Baltimore Colts | 82 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1981 | Benjie Pryor |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Lin Dawson |
NC State
ACC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 105 games · 5 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1980 | Joe Rose |
California
ACC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 83 games 15 career AV |
| 1980 | Bob Fisher |
SMU
ACC
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 22 games 2 career AV |
Browse by draft class
Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.
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 — 20
- 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 20 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.