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 RB Day 2 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
9picks
Florida State team hub
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Miami
ACC
6picks
Miami team hub
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North Carolina
ACC
5picks
North Carolina team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2017
|
5 | 0 | 360% | 1 | 1 |
| 5 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 1999
|
4 | 0 | 250% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
California
ACC · last pick 2011
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2010
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 1997
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 1987
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2005
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 1994
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2011
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–46 of 46 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Trey Benson
Greenville, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Javonte Williams
Wallace, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2020 |
Cam Akers
Clinton, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2020 |
AJ Dillon
New London, CT
|
Boston College
ACC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 67 games 24 career AV |
| 2017 |
Dalvin Cook
4× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2017 |
James Conner
2× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2015 |
Duke Johnson
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 97 games 28 career AV |
| 2013 |
Giovani Bernard
Davie, FL
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 135 games · 2 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2011 |
Ryan Williams
Manassas, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Shane Vereen
Valencia, CA
|
California
ACC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2010 |
Toby Gerhart
Norco, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 82 games 16 career AV |
| 2009 |
LeSean McCoy
2× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 170 games · 10 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 2007 |
Lorenzo Booker
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2005 |
J.J. Arrington
|
California
ACC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 58 games 12 career AV |
| 2005 |
Eric Shelton
|
Louisville
ACC
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 9 games |
| 2005 |
Frank Gore
5× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 241 games · 14 yrs as starter 94 career AV |
| 2004 | Greg Jones |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 131 games · 5 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2002 | Clinton Portis 2× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 113 games · 7 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2001 | James Jackson |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2001 | Kevan Barlow |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2001 | Travis Minor |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 118 games 10 career AV |
| 1999 | Rob Konrad |
Syracuse
ACC
|
FB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1999 | Mike Cloud |
Boston College
ACC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 78 games 6 career AV |
| 1998 | Jon Ritchie |
Stanford
ACC
|
FB | LV Oakland Raiders | 94 games · 5 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1997 | Tiki Barber 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
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RB | NYG New York Giants | 154 games · 7 yrs as starter 103 career AV |
| 1995 | William Henderson 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
FB | GB Green Bay Packers | 188 games · 10 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1995 | Curtis Martin HOF 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1995 | Zack Crockett |
Florida State
ACC
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FB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 175 games · 5 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1994 | Donnell Bennett |
Miami
ACC
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RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1994 | Gary Downs |
NC State
ACC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 70 games 2 career AV |
| 1993 | Natrone Means 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
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RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1993 | Glyn Milburn 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 138 games 19 career AV |
| 1993 | Russell White |
California
ACC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 5 games |
| 1993 | Terry Kirby |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 110 games · 2 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1992 | Amp Lee |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 116 games 32 career AV |
| 1990 | Carwell Gardner |
Louisville
ACC
|
FB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 101 games 7 career AV |
| 1989 | Daryl Johnston 2× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 151 games · 9 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1989 | Robert Drummond |
Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 1987 | Kenny Flowers |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Barry Word |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1985 | Greg Allen |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 9 games |
| 1984 | Tyrone Anthony |
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Speedy Neal |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 1984 | Joe McCall |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 3 games |
| 1983 | Cliff Austin |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 58 games 5 career AV |
| 1982 | Joe Morris 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 46 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 — 9
- 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 9 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.