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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Florida State
ACC
66picks
Florida State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
61picks
Miami team hub
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3
Clemson
ACC
49picks
Clemson team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2026
|
42 | 0 | 512% | 1 | 9 |
| 5 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2023
|
38 | 0 | 513% | 0 | 7 |
| 6 |
California
ACC · last pick 2025
|
31 | 0 | 516% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2025
|
31 | 0 | 26% | 0 | 7 |
| 8 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2023
|
26 | 0 | 312% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2021
|
26 | 0 | 28% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2026
|
25 | 0 | 312% | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2024
|
25 | 0 | 832% | 3 | 4 |
| 12 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2025
|
25 | 0 | 416% | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2025
|
22 | 0 | 523% | 0 | 10 |
| 14 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2023
|
18 | 0 | 16% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2023
|
13 | 0 | 18% | 0 | 3 |
| 16 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2023
|
12 | 0 | 433% | 0 | 4 |
| 17 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 2024
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 514 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
T.J. Parker
Phenix City, AL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Avieon Terrell
Atlanta, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Carson Beck
Jacksonville, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Markel Bell
Cleveland, MS
|
Miami
ACC
|
OT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Sam Roush
Nashville, TN
|
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | Awaiting debut |
| 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 |
Jakobe Thomas
Tullahoma, TN
|
Miami
ACC
|
S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Tyler Shough
Chandler, AZ
|
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | NO New Orleans Saints | 11 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Donovan Ezeiruaku
Williamstown, NJ
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Elijah Arroyo
Frisco, TX
|
Miami
ACC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 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 |
Ashton Gillotte
Boca Raton, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Azareye'h Thomas
Niceville, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Nohl Williams
Oxnard, CA
|
California
ACC
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jonas Sanker
Charlottesville, VA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
SAF | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Keon Coleman
Opelousas, LA
|
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ruke Orhorhoro
Lagos
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 25 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Braden Fiske
Michigan City, IN
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Renardo Green
Orlando, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 31 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Trey Benson
Greenville, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Matt Goncalves
Manorville, NY
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
Elijah Jones
Harlem, NY
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 10 games |
| 2024 |
DeWayne Carter
Pickerington, OH
|
Duke
ACC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jarrian Jones
Brandon, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 34 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Payton Wilson
Hillsborough, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 34 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kamren Kinchens
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
SAF | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Matthew Bergeron
Victoriaville, PQ
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
OL | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 49 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2023 |
Keion White
Garner, NC
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DL | NE New England Patriots | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
Rashee Rice
North Richland Hills, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 28 games 16 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tyrique Stevenson
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 45 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2023 |
Garrett Williams
Harrisburg, NC
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 35 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Josh Downs
Suwanee, GA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
YaYa Diaby
Atlanta, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
Trenton Simpson
Charlotte, NC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2023 |
Kobie Turner
Clifton, VA
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2023 |
Michael Wilson
Simi Valley, CA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2022 |
Andrew Booth
Dacula, GA
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
Joshua Ezeudu
Lawrenceville, GA
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 5 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jelani Woods
Ellenwood, GA
|
Virginia
ACC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Danny Gray
Dallas, TX
|
SMU
ACC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 13 games |
| 2021 |
Javonte Williams
Wallace, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 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 |
Asante Samuel Jr.
Sunrise, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tutu Atwell
Miami, FL
|
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Boogie Basham
Roanoke, VA
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Andre Cisco
Valley Stream, NY
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 71 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2021 |
Davis Mills
Duluth, GA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 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 — 66
- 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 66 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.