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 201–250 of 387 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jamaal Green |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Matt Walters |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Antonio Garay |
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2003 | Montique Sharpe |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 5 games |
| 2002 | Julius Peppers HOF 3× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 266 games · 16 yrs as starter 130 career AV |
| 2002 | Ryan Sims |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 105 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2002 | Dwight Freeney HOF 3× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 218 games · 11 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 2002 | David Pugh |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Joey Evans |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Derrius Monroe |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Monsanto Pope |
Virginia
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2001 | Andre Carter 1× Pro Bowl |
California
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 184 games · 10 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2001 | Jamal Reynolds |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 18 games 3 career AV |
| 2001 | Damione Lewis |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | LAR St. Louis Rams | 141 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2001 | Willie Howard |
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Eric Downing |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Corey Simon 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris Hovan |
Boston College
ACC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 156 games · 10 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2000 | John Engelberger |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2000 | Fred Robbins |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 180 games · 10 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2000 | Michael Boireau |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Jerry Johnson |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris Combs |
Duke
ACC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Jeremiah Parker |
California
ACC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 4 games |
| 1999 | Ebenezer Ekuban |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 122 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1999 | Patrick Kerney 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 159 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1999 | Tony Bryant |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1999 | Russell Davis |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1999 | Larry Smith |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 64 games 9 career AV |
| 1999 | Adrian Dingle |
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1999 | John McLaughlin |
California
ACC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Antonio Dingle |
Virginia
ACC
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 9 games |
| 1999 | Mike Pringley |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Donald Broomfield |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Andre Wadsworth |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1998 | Greg Ellis 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 176 games · 12 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1998 | Vonnie Holliday |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 214 games · 9 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1998 | Greg Spires |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 147 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1998 | Julian Pittman |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1998 | Lorenzo Bromell |
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 77 games 11 career AV |
| 1998 | Brandon Whiting |
California
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Carl Hansen |
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 5 games |
| 1997 | Kenard Lang |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 153 games · 8 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1997 | Kenny Holmes |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 98 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1997 | Jon Harris |
Virginia
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 24 games 5 career AV |
| 1997 | Trevor Pryce 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 187 games · 9 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 1997 | Rick Terry |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 29 games 4 career AV |
| 1997 | Stalin Colinet |
Boston College
ACC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 68 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1997 | Antonio Anderson |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Andre Purvis |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 21 games 2 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.