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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Miami
ACC
37picks
Miami team hub
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2
Florida State
ACC
30picks
Florida State team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
22picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2026
|
19 | 0 | 15% | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2024
|
18 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 8 |
| 6 |
California
ACC · last pick 2017
|
14 | 1 | 214% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2019
|
13 | 4 | 431% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2025
|
13 | 2 | 18% | 1 | 2 |
| 9 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2025
|
13 | 0 | 18% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2010
|
12 | 2 | 325% | 2 | 0 |
| 11 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2026
|
11 | 1 | 218% | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2021
|
10 | 2 | 330% | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2023
|
9 | 0 | 222% | 0 | 5 |
| 14 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2024
|
9 | 1 | 111% | 0 | 3 |
| 15 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2026
|
8 | 1 | 112% | 0 | 2 |
| 16 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2023
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2015
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 248 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Antonio Williams
Irmo, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Chris Bell
Yazoo City, MS
|
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
CJ Daniels
Lilburn, GA
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
CJ Williams
Mission Viejo, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Lewis Bond
Chicago, IL
|
Boston College
ACC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jaylin Lane
Clover, SC
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 15 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Elic Ayomanor
Medicine Hat, AB
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Konata Mumpfield
Hoschton, GA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Keon Coleman
Opelousas, LA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Devontez Walker
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jamari Thrash
Lagrange, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Bub Means
Lovejoy, GA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Malik Washington
Lawrenceville, GA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 31 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Johnny Wilson
Calabasas, CA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games |
| 2023 |
Zay Flowers
2× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2023 |
Rashee Rice
North Richland Hills, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 28 games 16 career AV |
| 2023 |
Josh Downs
Suwanee, GA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
Michael Wilson
Simi Valley, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dontayvion Wicks
Plaquemine, LA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 46 games 13 career AV |
| 2023 |
A.T. Perry
Lake Worth, FL
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Elijah Higgins
Kyle, TX
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Antoine Green
Rockledge, FL
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 9 games |
| 2022 |
Danny Gray
Dallas, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 13 games |
| 2021 |
Tutu Atwell
Miami, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Dyami Brown
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 77 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Amari Rodgers
Knoxville, TN
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Dez Fitzpatrick
Farmington Hills, MI
|
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 7 games |
| 2021 |
Simi Fehoko
Sandy, UT
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 32 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Cornell Powell
Greenville, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 2021 |
Jalen Camp
Cumming, GA
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 games |
| 2021 |
Dazz Newsome
Hampton, VA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2020 |
Tee Higgins
1× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2020 |
Joe Reed
Charlotte Court House, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 11 games |
| 2020 |
K.J. Osborn
Ypsilanti, MI
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2020 |
James Proche
Dallas, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 71 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
JJ Arcega-Whiteside
Inman, SC
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 40 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Hunter Renfrow
1× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 79 games 22 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kelvin Harmon
Palmyra, NJ
|
NC State
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2018 |
Courtland Sutton
2× Pro Bowl
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 115 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2018 |
Deon Cain
Tampa, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Ray-Ray McCloud
Tampa, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 100 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2018 |
Braxton Berrios
1× All-Pro
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 91 games 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Auden Tate
Irmo, SC
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2018 |
Austin Proehl
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Trey Quinn
Lake Charles, LA
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Mike Williams
Vance, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 106 games · 4 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2017 |
Mack Hollins
Rockville, MD
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 127 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ryan Switzer
Charleston, WV
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 41 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Chad Hansen
Fillmore, CA
|
California
ACC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2017 |
Stacy Coley
Pompano Beach, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 7 games |
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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: Miami — 37
- 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 37 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.