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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1
Miami
ACC
51picks
Miami team hub
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2
Florida State
ACC
42picks
Florida State team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
39picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2025
|
35 | 4 | 411% | 0 | 7 |
| 5 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2024
|
32 | 2 | 26% | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2017
|
28 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
California
ACC · last pick 2026
|
26 | 2 | 312% | 0 | 10 |
| 8 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2023
|
21 | 1 | 210% | 1 | 4 |
| 9 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2018
|
20 | 1 | 15% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2025
|
18 | 2 | 317% | 0 | 5 |
| 11 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2025
|
16 | 0 | 16% | 1 | 4 |
| 12 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2022
|
15 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2026
|
15 | 1 | 17% | 0 | 5 |
| 14 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2024
|
14 | 0 | 17% | 0 | 5 |
| 15 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2023
|
13 | 3 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2021
|
12 | 2 | 18% | 0 | 1 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2026
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 401 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Avieon Terrell
Atlanta, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jakobe Thomas
Tullahoma, TN
|
Miami
ACC
|
S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Keionte Scott
San Diego, CA
|
Miami
ACC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Chandler Rivers
Beaumont, TX
|
Duke
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Karon Prunty
Portsmouth, VA
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Hezekiah Masses
Deerfield Beach, FL
|
California
ACC
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Azareye'h Thomas
Niceville, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Nohl Williams
Oxnard, CA
|
California
ACC
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jonas Sanker
Charlottesville, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
SAF | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Craig Woodson
Grand Prairie, TX
|
California
ACC
|
SAF | NE New England Patriots | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Quincy Riley
Columbia, SC
|
Louisville
ACC
|
CB | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dorian Strong
Upper Marlboro, MD
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Marcus Harris
Portland, OR
|
California
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
R.J. Mickens
Southlake, TX
|
Clemson
ACC
|
SAF | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 12 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Nate Wiggins
Atlanta, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Renardo Green
Orlando, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 31 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Elijah Jones
Harlem, NY
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 10 games |
| 2024 |
Jarrian Jones
Brandon, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 34 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kamren Kinchens
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
SAF | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Malik Mustapha
Charlotte, NC
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 28 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jarvis Brownlee
Miami Gardens, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Caelen Carson
Waldorf, MD
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Patrick McMorris
Santa Ana, CA
|
California
ACC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 6 games |
| 2024 |
Jaden Davis
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 3 games |
| 2024 |
M.J. Devonshire
Aliquippa, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2024 |
James Williams
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
SAF | TEN Tennessee Titans | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tyrique Stevenson
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 45 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2023 |
Garrett Williams
Harrisburg, NC
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 35 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Chamarri Conner
Jacksonville, FL
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jammie Robinson
Leesburg, GA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Kyu Blu Kelly
Las Vegas, NV
|
Stanford
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 2023 |
Daniel Scott
Pasadena, CA
|
California
ACC
|
S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 4 games |
| 2023 |
Kei'Trel Clark
Richmond, VA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 2023 |
Erick Hallett
Cypress, TX
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
DJ Ivey
Florida City, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
CB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Brandon Hill
Apopka, FL
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 2 games |
| 2023 |
Kendall Williamson
Snellville, GA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
S | CHI Chicago Bears | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Andrew Booth
Dacula, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
Damarri Mathis
Lakeland, FL
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2022 |
Ja'Sir Taylor
Asbury Park, NJ
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 65 games 8 career AV |
| 2022 |
Tariq Carpenter
Ludowici, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Elijah Hicks
Long Beach, CA
|
California
ACC
|
S | CHI Chicago Bears | 61 games 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Caleb Farley
Maiden, NC
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Asante Samuel Jr.
Sunrise, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2021 |
Andre Cisco
Valley Stream, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 71 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2021 |
Paulson Adebo
Mansfield, TX
|
Stanford
ACC
|
CB | NO New Orleans Saints | 64 games · 5 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2021 |
Divine Deablo
Winston-salem, NC
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ifeatu Melifonwu
South Grafton, MA
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 53 games 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Brandon Stephens
Plano, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 81 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2021 |
Camryn Bynum
Corona, CA
|
California
ACC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 82 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 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 — 51
- 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 51 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.