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 401–450 of 1,361 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
Owen Marecic
Tigard, OR
|
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 24 games |
| 2011 |
Bilal Powell
Lakeland, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 109 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2011 |
Roc Carmichael
Clinton, MD
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jamie Harper
Jacksonville, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Johnny White
Asheville, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 19 games |
| 2011 |
Dion Lewis
Albany, NY
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jason Pinkston
Pittsburgh, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2011 |
T.J. Yates
Marietta, GA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 22 games 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
Richard Sherman
3× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 144 games · 9 yrs as starter 97 career AV |
| 2011 |
Doug Hogue
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Ryan Whalen
Alamo, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 17 games |
| 2011 |
Quan Sturdivant
Oakboro, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Byron Maxwell
North Charleston, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2011 |
Byron Stingily
Country Club Hills, IL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 20 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Aldrick Robinson
Waxahachie, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 82 games 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
Tyrod Taylor
1× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 100 games · 3 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2011 |
Richard Gordon
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 35 games |
| 2011 |
Mike Mohamed
Brawley, CA
|
California
ACC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Matthew Bosher
Jupiter, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
K | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 130 games 14 career AV |
| 2011 |
Ryan Taylor
Winston-Salem, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 58 games |
| 2011 |
Markus White
West Palm Beach, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 5 games |
| 2011 |
Anthony Allen
Tampa, FL
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Greg Romeus
Coral Springs, FL
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DL | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 | Tommie Campbell |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 44 games 4 career AV |
| 2010 |
Mike Williams
Buffalo, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2010 |
Darryl Sharpton
Coral Gables, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jacoby Ford
Royal Palm Beach, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2010 |
E.J. Wilson
Lawrenceville, VA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 2 games |
| 2010 |
Jason Fox
|
Miami
ACC
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kam Chancellor
4× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2010 |
Ricky Sapp
Bamberg, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Ed Wang
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 6 games |
| 2010 |
Cam Thomas
Eagle Springs, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 103 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2010 |
Arthur Jones
Endicott, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2010 |
Matt Tennant
Cincinnati, OH
|
Boston College
ACC
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2010 |
Chris DeGeare
Kernersville, NC
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Crezdon Butler
Asheville, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 46 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Brent Bowden
Centreville, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
P | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2010 |
Nate Byham
Franklin, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 29 games |
| 2010 |
Jonathan Dwyer
Marietta, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2010 |
Ted Larsen
Palm Harbor, FL
|
NC State
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 137 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2010 |
Myron Rolle
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2010 |
Cody Grimm
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2010 |
Willie Young
Riviera Beach, FL
|
NC State
ACC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dekoda Watson
|
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 108 games 11 career AV |
| 2010 |
Syd'Quan Thompson
Sacramento, CA
|
California
ACC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dorin Dickerson
Imperial, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jim Dray
Paramus, NJ
|
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 94 games · 2 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dedrick Epps
Richmond, VA
|
Miami
ACC
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 6 games |
| 2010 |
Kavell Conner
|
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 78 games · 3 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 — 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.