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 Day 3 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
146picks
Miami team hub
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2
Florida State
ACC
117picks
Florida State team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
115picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2026
|
103 | 0 | 33% | 0 | 25 |
| 5 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2024
|
93 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 19 |
| 6 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2026
|
93 | 0 | 33% | 0 | 17 |
| 7 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2025
|
90 | 0 | 33% | 0 | 18 |
| 8 |
California
ACC · last pick 2026
|
87 | 0 | 22% | 0 | 15 |
| 9 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2026
|
78 | 0 | 810% | 0 | 10 |
| 10 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2026
|
72 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 15 |
| 11 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2025
|
68 | 0 | 46% | 0 | 8 |
| 12 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2024
|
66 | 0 | 23% | 0 | 7 |
| 13 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2026
|
65 | 0 | 23% | 0 | 8 |
| 14 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2025
|
56 | 0 | 35% | 0 | 11 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2026
|
49 | 0 | 48% | 0 | 13 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2026
|
39 | 0 | 38% | 0 | 8 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2026
|
24 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 8 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 251–300 of 1,361 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Brad Kaaya
Los Angeles, CA
|
Miami
ACC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Marquez White
Dothan, AL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Stacy Coley
Pompano Beach, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 7 games |
| 2017 |
Adrian Colbert
Mineral Wells, TX
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2017 |
Josh Harvey-Clemons
Valdosta, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Harrison Butker
Decatur, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
K | CAR Carolina Panthers | 137 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ejuan Price
Rankin, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Isaiah Ford
Jacksonville, FL
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Marquez Williams
Athens, GA
|
Miami
ACC
|
FB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Khalfani Muhammad
|
California
ACC
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Elijah Hood
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 1 games |
| 2017 |
Jack Tocho
Charlotte, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Matthew Dayes
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|
NC State
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 23 games |
| 2016 |
B.J. Goodson
Lamar, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OLB | NYG New York Giants | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2016 |
Juston Burris
Raleigh, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Deon Bush
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
S | CHI Chicago Bears | 103 games 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
Blake Martinez
Tucson, AZ
|
Stanford
ACC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Hogan
McLean, VA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Trevor Davis
Oakley, CA
|
California
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 43 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
D.J. Reader
Greensboro, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
NT | HOU Houston Texans | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2016 |
D.J. White
McDonough, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kyle Murphy
San Clemente, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dadi Nicolas
Delray Beach, FL
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Maurice Canady
Richmond, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
Riley Dixon
Blossvale, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
P | DEN Denver Broncos | 165 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Steven Daniels
Cincinnati, OH
|
Boston College
ACC
|
ILB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Daniel Lasco
The Woodlands, TX
|
California
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games |
| 2016 |
Charone Peake
Moore, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 31 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kenny Lawler
Pomona, CA
|
California
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Jayron Kearse
Fort Myers, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Zac Brooks
Jonesboro, AR
|
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
James Sample
Sacramento, CA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
S | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jamison Crowder
Monroe, NC
|
Duke
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 123 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 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 |
DeAndre Smelter
Macon, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 2 games |
| 2015 |
Grady Jarrett
2× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
NT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 166 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2015 |
Rashad Greene
Albany, GA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
David Parry
Marion, IA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
NT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2015 |
Karlos Williams
Davenport, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 11 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bradley Pinion
Concord, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
P | SF San Francisco 49ers | 179 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2015 |
Deiontrez Mount
Fort Walton Beach, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
OLB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Max Valles
Sicklerville, NJ
|
Virginia
ACC
|
OLB | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Kyshoen Jarrett
Tannersville, PA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tony Steward
Hastings, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OLB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Charles Gaines
Miami, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ian Silberman
Orange Park, FL
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 3 games |
| 2015 |
B.J. Dubose
Oakland Park, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Miami — 146
- 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 146 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.