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 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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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
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32 | 4 | 13% | 0 | 11 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1,451–1,500 of 2,192 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Donnell Bennett |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1994 | Lonnie Johnson |
Florida State
ACC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 88 games · 4 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1994 | Tyronne Drakeford |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 97 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1994 | Keith Lyle |
Virginia
ACC
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 136 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1994 | Doug Brien |
California
ACC
|
K | SF San Francisco 49ers | 154 games 28 career AV |
| 1994 | Gary Downs |
NC State
ACC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 70 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | George Hegamin |
NC State
ACC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1994 | Eric Zomalt |
California
ACC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 40 games 4 career AV |
| 1994 | Corey Sawyer |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 65 games 11 career AV |
| 1994 | Austin Robbins |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1994 | John Burke |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 60 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | Vaughn Bryant |
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Bracy Walker |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 167 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1994 | Sean Jackson |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Sean Crocker |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Pat O'Neill |
Syracuse
ACC
|
P | NE New England Patriots | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | Issac Booth |
California
ACC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 1994 | Gary Brown |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 games 5 career AV |
| 1994 | Dorsey Levens 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 144 games · 3 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1994 | Darren Krein |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Jim Reid |
Virginia
ACC
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 6 games |
| 1994 | Kevin Knox |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 2 games |
| 1994 | Jim Pyne |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 81 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1994 | Andre Hewitt |
Clemson
ACC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Glenn Foley |
Boston College
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 21 games 8 career AV |
| 1994 | Toddrick McIntosh |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Tom Nalen 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Boston College
ACC
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 194 games · 11 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1993 | Marvin Jones |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 142 games · 9 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1993 | Wayne Simmons |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1993 | Sean Dawkins |
California
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 140 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1993 | Darrien Gordon |
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 138 games · 3 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1993 | Thomas Smith |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1993 | Chris Slade 1× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 142 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1993 | Ben Coleman |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
G | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 135 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1993 | Ryan McNeil 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 161 games · 9 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1993 | Carl Simpson |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 87 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1993 | Coleman Rudolph |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 48 games 6 career AV |
| 1993 | Natrone Means 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1993 | Dan Footman |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 69 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1993 | Glyn Milburn 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 138 games 19 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Williams |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 121 games · 2 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1993 | Micheal Barrow |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1993 | Qadry Ismail |
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 137 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1993 | Reggie Freeman |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1993 | Darrin Smith |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 156 games · 10 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1993 | Lamar Thomas |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1993 | Chris Gedney |
Syracuse
ACC
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 73 games 8 career AV |
| 1993 | Ray Buchanan 1× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 184 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1993 | Rondell Jones |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1993 | James Trapp |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 149 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
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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 — 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.