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 WR first-round 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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Miami
ACC
8picks
Miami team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
5picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Florida State
ACC
4picks
Florida State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2001
|
4 | 4 | 4100% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2010
|
2 | 2 | 2100% | 1 | 0 |
| 6 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2011
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 1 | 0 |
| 7 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 1996
|
2 | 2 | 2100% | 2 | 0 |
| 8 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2023
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
California
ACC · last pick 1993
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2015
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2009
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 1991
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–32 of 32 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Zay Flowers
2× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2017 |
Mike Williams
Vance, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 106 games · 4 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2015 |
DeVante Parker
Louisville, KY
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Louisville
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 119 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2015 |
Phillip Dorsett
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 94 games 16 career AV |
| 2014 |
Sammy Watkins
Fort Myers, FL
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 111 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kelvin Benjamin
Belle Glade, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2013 |
DeAndre Hopkins
3× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 195 games · 10 yrs as starter 84 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jonathan Baldwin
Aliquippa, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2010 |
Demaryius Thomas
5× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2009 |
Hakeem Nicks
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 92 games · 4 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2007 |
Calvin Johnson
HOF
3× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 135 games · 9 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 2004 |
Larry Fitzgerald
HOF
1× All-Pro
11× Pro Bowl
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 263 games · 17 yrs as starter 93 career AV |
| 2003 |
Andre Johnson
HOF
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 193 games · 12 yrs as starter 94 career AV |
| 2002 | Javon Walker 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2001 | Koren Robinson 1× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
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WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2001 | Rod Gardner |
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 91 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2001 | Santana Moss 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 197 games · 9 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2001 | Reggie Wayne 1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 211 games · 13 yrs as starter 116 career AV |
| 2000 | Peter Warrick |
Florida State
ACC
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1999 | Torry Holt 1× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 173 games · 11 yrs as starter 99 career AV |
| 1997 | Yatil Green |
Miami
ACC
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WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Marvin Harrison HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 190 games · 12 yrs as starter 123 career AV |
| 1993 | Sean Dawkins |
California
ACC
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 140 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1991 | Herman Moore 3× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1991 | Randal Hill |
Miami
ACC
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WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 103 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1988 | Michael Irvin HOF 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 159 games · 10 yrs as starter 104 career AV |
| 1987 | Haywood Jeffires 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
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WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 132 games · 6 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1985 | Eddie Brown 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 102 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1985 | Jessie Hester |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 147 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1982 | Perry Tuttle |
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 1982 | Mike Quick 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
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WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1980 | Art Monk HOF 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 90 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: Miami — 8
- 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 8 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.