ACC programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
FantasyHQ
College Football
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 RB 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.
-
1
Miami
ACC
28picks
Miami team hub
-
2
Florida State
ACC
25picks
Florida State team hub
-
3
Clemson
ACC
21picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2025
|
19 | 1 | 211% | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2023
|
16 | 2 | 425% | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2025
|
16 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2019
|
15 | 4 | 213% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2009
|
15 | 1 | 320% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
California
ACC · last pick 2017
|
13 | 2 | 215% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2025
|
13 | 0 | 215% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2024
|
11 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2018
|
9 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2020
|
8 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2011
|
8 | 0 | 112% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2026
|
5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2025
|
4 | 2 | 250% | 1 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 201–226 of 226 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Eric Dickerson HOF 5× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 146 games · 10 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 1983 | Cliff Austin |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 58 games 5 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Rush |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Bryan Thomas |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Chuck McSwain |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 19 games |
| 1983 | Vincent White |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Craig James 1× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1983 | Jeff McCall |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Kelvin Bryant |
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 46 games 23 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Dotterer |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | John Tuggle |
California
ACC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1982 | Darrin Nelson |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 152 games · 6 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1982 | Joe Morris 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1982 | Dwight Sullivan |
NC State
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Mike Whiting |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Greg Taylor |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 1 games |
| 1982 | Donnie Craft |
Louisville
ACC
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 25 games 6 career AV |
| 1981 | Randy McMillan |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | IND Baltimore Colts | 88 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1981 | Amos Lawrence |
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 1981 | Tommy Vigorito |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 35 games 11 career AV |
| 1980 | Doug Paschal |
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | Paul Jones |
California
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Kenny Lewis |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | Lester Brown |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Mark Lyles |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Marvin Sims |
Clemson
ACC
|
FB | IND Baltimore Colts | 32 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 — 28
- 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 28 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.