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 DL 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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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
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14 | 4 | 17% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2023
|
10 | 1 | 110% | 0 | 3 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2025
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9 | 0 | 222% | 0 | 2 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2026
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 351–387 of 387 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Garin Veris |
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 88 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1985 | Willie Broughton |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1985 | Dallas Cameron |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Bill Maas 2× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
NT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 130 games · 8 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1984 | Alphonso Carreker |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1984 | Blaise Winter |
Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1984 | Michael Carter 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
NT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1984 | Jim Scott |
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Mitch Willis |
SMU
ACC
|
NT | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | William Devane |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mike Charles |
Syracuse
ACC
|
NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 101 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1983 | Reggie Camp |
California
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1983 | Tony Chickillo |
Miami
ACC
|
NT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Puzzuoli |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
NT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 76 games 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Richard Tharpe |
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1982 | Jeff Bryant |
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 175 games · 12 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1982 | Lester Williams |
Miami
ACC
|
NT | NE New England Patriots | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1982 | Doug Rogers |
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 1982 | Robert Brown |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 164 games · 7 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1982 | Bob Nelson |
Miami
ACC
|
NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1982 | Harvey Armstrong |
SMU
ACC
|
NT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 111 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1982 | Chris Lindstrom |
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 19 games 3 career AV |
| 1982 | Sam Clancy |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 152 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1981 | Donnell Thompson |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | IND Baltimore Colts | 147 games · 11 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1981 | Greg Meisner |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
NT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 135 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1981 | Bill Neill |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
NT | NYG New York Giants | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1981 | Jerry Boyarsky |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
NT | NO New Orleans Saints | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1981 | Steve Durham |
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1981 | Bubba Green |
NC State
ACC
|
DT | IND Baltimore Colts | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Ron Simmons |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Harry Stanback |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1981 | Pat Graham |
California
ACC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Jim Stuckey |
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 93 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1980 | Daryle Skaugstad |
California
ACC
|
NT | TEN Houston Oilers | 37 games 4 career AV |
| 1980 | Doug McDougald |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | Grant Hudson |
Virginia
ACC
|
DT | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Walter Carter |
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 2 games |
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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.