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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Florida State
ACC
16picks
Florida State team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
11picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
11picks
Miami team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2018
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2025
|
5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2023
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2021
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2017
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2010
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2021
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2014
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
California
ACC · last pick 2007
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2025
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 14 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2023
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2013
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2024
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 17 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 1995
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 90 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
T.J. Parker
Phenix City, AL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Donovan Ezeiruaku
Williamstown, NJ
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ashton Gillotte
Boca Raton, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ruke Orhorhoro
Lagos
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 25 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Braden Fiske
Michigan City, IN
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
DeWayne Carter
Pickerington, OH
|
Duke
ACC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Keion White
Garner, NC
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DL | NE New England Patriots | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
YaYa Diaby
Atlanta, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
Kobie Turner
Clifton, VA
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2021 |
Boogie Basham
Roanoke, VA
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Alim McNeill
Raleigh, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 71 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2021 |
Patrick Jones II
Chesapeake, VA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 61 games 8 career AV |
| 2019 |
Zach Allen
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chad Thomas
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 5 career AV |
| 2018 |
B.J. Hill
Oakboro, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 129 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2018 |
Derrick Nnadi
Virginia Beach, VA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 130 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2018 |
Justin Jones
Austell, GA
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2018 |
Harrison Phillips
Omaha, NE
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2017 |
DeMarcus Walker
Jacksonville, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 101 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2017 |
Nazair Jones
Roanoke Rapids, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Dodd
Taylors, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Adam Gotsis
Abbotsford
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2015 |
Mario Edwards
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 141 games · 2 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2015 |
Eddie Goldman
Washington, DC
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2015 |
Henry Anderson
Atlanta, GA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2014 |
Timmy Jernigan
Lake City, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 76 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jay Bromley
Jamaica, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 57 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kareem Martin
Roanoke Rapids, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 78 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2013 |
Tank Carradine
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 46 games 7 career AV |
| 2013 |
Margus Hunt
Karksi-Nuia
|
SMU
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 114 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brandon Thompson
Thomasville, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 39 games 7 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jabaal Sheard
Hollywood Hills, FL
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 145 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jarvis Jenkins
Clemson, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2011 |
Da'Quan Bowers
Bamberg, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 53 games 7 career AV |
| 2011 |
Marvin Austin
Washington, DC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Allen Bailey
Sapelo, GA
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 133 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2011 |
Sione Fua
Encino, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jason Worilds
Carteret, NJ
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2009 |
Ron Brace
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2009 |
Everette Brown
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 44 games 6 career AV |
| 2009 |
Michael Johnson
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 155 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2008 |
Phillip Merling
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 53 games 6 career AV |
| 2008 |
Calais Campbell
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 278 games · 17 yrs as starter 113 career AV |
| 2008 |
Chris Ellis
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2008 |
Andre Fluellen
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 81 games 8 career AV |
| 2007 | Tank Tyler |
NC State
ACC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2007 |
Brandon Mebane
|
California
ACC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 182 games · 13 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2007 | Mario Henderson |
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2006 |
Darryl Tapp
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 165 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2004 |
Darnell Dockett
3× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 158 games · 10 yrs as starter 69 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: Florida State — 16
- 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 16 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.