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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Boston College
ACC
40picks
Boston College team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
32picks
Miami team hub
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3
Pittsburgh
ACC
32picks
Pittsburgh team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2021
|
28 | 6 | 518% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
California
ACC · last pick 2013
|
24 | 3 | 417% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 2018
|
24 | 4 | 312% | 1 | 2 |
| 7 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2023
|
22 | 3 | 15% | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2022
|
21 | 3 | 210% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2026
|
20 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 5 |
| 10 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2025
|
20 | 3 | 210% | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2014
|
19 | 5 | 211% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2023
|
15 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2024
|
15 | 0 | 17% | 0 | 4 |
| 14 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2026
|
14 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2020
|
13 | 3 | 215% | 0 | 2 |
| 16 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2026
|
9 | 2 | 111% | 0 | 3 |
| 17 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2012
|
7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 355 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Francis Mauigoa
Ili'Ili
|
Miami
ACC
|
OT | NYG New York Giants | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Blake Miller
Strongsville, OH
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OT | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Keylan Rutledge
Royston, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
G | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Markel Bell
Cleveland, MS
|
Miami
ACC
|
OT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jude Bowry
Germantown, MD
|
Boston College
ACC
|
OT | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Anez Cooper
Pleasant Grove, AL
|
Miami
ACC
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Brian Parker II
Cincinnati, OH
|
Duke
ACC
|
OT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Logan Taylor
Bridgewater, NS
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Anthony Belton
Tallahassee, FL
|
NC State
ACC
|
OT | GB Green Bay Packers | 14 games 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ozzy Trapilo
Norwell, MA
|
Boston College
ACC
|
OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 14 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jalen Rivers
Jacksonville, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
OL | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Drew Kendall
Norwell, MA
|
Boston College
ACC
|
C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Branson Taylor
Lorain, OH
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 1 games |
| 2024 |
Graham Barton
Brentwood, TN
|
Duke
ACC
|
OL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 33 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2024 |
Matt Goncalves
Manorville, NY
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jacob Monk
Clayton, NC
|
Duke
ACC
|
OL | GB Green Bay Packers | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Dylan McMahon
Savannah, GA
|
NC State
ACC
|
OL | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 1 games |
| 2024 |
Christian Mahogany
Elmwood Park, NJ
|
Boston College
ACC
|
OL | DET Detroit Lions | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Michael Jurgens
Damascus, MD
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Matt Lee
Oviedo, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Matthew Bergeron
Victoriaville, PQ
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
OL | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 49 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2023 |
Chandler Zavala
Boynton Beach, FL
|
NC State
ACC
|
G | CAR Carolina Panthers | 34 games 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Carter Warren
Paterson, NJ
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | 14 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jordan McFadden
Spartanburg, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Asim Richards
Philadelphia, PA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2022 |
Ikem Ekwonu
Charlotte, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Zion Johnson
Bowie, MD
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2022 |
Joshua Ezeudu
Lawrenceville, GA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 5 career AV |
| 2022 |
Zach Tom
Prairieville, LA
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
OL | GB Green Bay Packers | 55 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2022 |
Marcus McKethan
Barnwell, SC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Luke Tenuta
Crozet, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
OL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 7 games |
| 2022 |
Lecitus Smith
Fitzgerald, GA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
OL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Christian Darrisaw
Upper Marlboro, MD
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 58 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2021 |
Walker Little
Houston, TX
|
Stanford
ACC
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 70 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jackson Carman
Fairfield, OH
|
Clemson
ACC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 30 games 5 career AV |
| 2021 |
Drew Dalman
1× Pro Bowl
|
Stanford
ACC
|
C | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 74 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jimmy Morrissey
Huntingdon Valley, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Mekhi Becton
Highland Springs, VA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2020 |
John Simpson
North Charleston, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
G | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2020 |
Charlie Heck
Kansas City, MO
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 67 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2020 |
Justin Herron
Silver Spring, MD
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 35 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tremayne Anchrum
Powder Springs, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Chris Lindstrom
4× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2019 |
Garrett Bradbury
Charlotte, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2019 |
Phil Haynes
Raleigh, NC
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 31 games 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brian O'Neill
2× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2018 |
Geron Christian
Ocala, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rick Leonard
Middletown, MD
|
Florida State
ACC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 2018 |
Will Richardson
Burlington, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 44 games 4 career AV |
| 2018 |
Wyatt Teller
3× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
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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: Boston College — 40
- 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?
Boston College leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 40 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.