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 QB 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
12picks
Florida State team hub
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2
Stanford
ACC
11picks
Stanford team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
10picks
Miami team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
California
ACC · last pick 2017
|
9 | 4 | 222% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2025
|
9 | 2 | 222% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2019
|
6 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2022
|
6 | 2 | 117% | 1 | 2 |
| 8 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2004
|
6 | 0 | 233% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2008
|
5 | 1 | 360% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2026
|
5 | 2 | 240% | 0 | 3 |
| 11 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2014
|
5 | 2 | 240% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2019
|
4 | 1 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2024
|
4 | 2 | 250% | 0 | 3 |
| 14 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2025
|
4 | 1 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2000
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2014
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 1989
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 102 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Carson Beck
Jacksonville, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Cade Klubnik
Austin, TX
|
Clemson
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Cam Ward
West Columbia, TX
|
Miami
ACC
|
QB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyler Shough
Chandler, AZ
|
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | NO New Orleans Saints | 11 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kyle McCord
Philadelphia, PA
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Drake Maye
2× Pro Bowl
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jordan Travis
West Palm Beach, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2023 |
Tanner McKee
Corona, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kenny Pickett
Oakhurst, NJ
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2022 |
Sam Howell
Monroe, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2021 |
Trevor Lawrence
1× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2021 |
Davis Mills
Duluth, GA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2019 |
Daniel Jones
Charlotte, NC
|
Duke
ACC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 83 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ryan Finley
Phoenix, AZ
|
NC State
ACC
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2018 |
Lamar Jackson
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 116 games · 7 yrs as starter 110 career AV |
| 2017 |
Mitchell Trubisky
1× Pro Bowl
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 82 games · 4 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2017 |
Deshaun Watson
3× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 73 games · 4 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2017 |
Davis Webb
Prosper, TX
|
California
ACC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Nathan Peterman
Fruit Cove, FL
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Brad Kaaya
Los Angeles, CA
|
Miami
ACC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Jared Goff
5× Pro Bowl
|
California
ACC
|
QB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 151 games · 9 yrs as starter 106 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jacoby Brissett
West Palm Beach, FL
|
NC State
ACC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 101 games · 4 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Hogan
McLean, VA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jameis Winston
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2014 |
Teddy Bridgewater
1× Pro Bowl
|
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2014 |
Logan Thomas
Lynchburg, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 94 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2014 |
Tom Savage
Springfield, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 13 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2014 |
Tajh Boyd
Hampton, VA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Garrett Gilbert
Austin, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
EJ Manuel
Virginia Beach, VA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2013 |
Mike Glennon
Centreville, VA
|
NC State
ACC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2013 |
Ryan Nassib
West Chester, PA
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 5 games |
| 2013 |
Sean Renfree
Scottsdale, AZ
|
Duke
ACC
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 2 games |
| 2012 |
Andrew Luck
4× Pro Bowl
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 86 games · 5 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2011 |
Christian Ponder
Colleyville, TX
|
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 38 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2011 |
T.J. Yates
Marietta, GA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 22 games 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
Tyrod Taylor
1× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 100 games · 3 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2008 |
Matt Ryan
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 234 games · 15 yrs as starter 146 career AV |
| 2008 |
Brian Brohm
|
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 3 games |
| 2007 |
Trent Edwards
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2006 |
Charlie Whitehurst
|
Clemson
ACC
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 25 games 7 career AV |
| 2005 |
Aaron Rodgers
4× All-Pro
10× Pro Bowl
|
California
ACC
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 264 games · 16 yrs as starter 169 career AV |
| 2005 |
Stefan Lefors
|
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 |
Adrian McPherson
|
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 | Philip Rivers 8× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 247 games · 15 yrs as starter 150 career AV |
| 2004 |
Matt Schaub
2× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia
ACC
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 155 games · 7 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2003 | Kyle Boller |
California
ACC
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2003 | Dave Ragone |
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Brian St. Pierre |
Boston College
ACC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 games |
| 2003 | Ken Dorsey |
Miami
ACC
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 2 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: Florida State — 12
- 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 12 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.