2012 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
2012 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing Day 2 picks from the 2012 draft 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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California
ACC
3picks
California team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
3picks
Clemson team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
2picks
Miami team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2012
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–15 of 15 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
Coby Fleener
Lemont, IL
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Stanford
ACC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2012 |
Mitchell Schwartz
1× All-Pro
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California
ACC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 2012 |
Andre Branch
Richmond, VA
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Clemson
ACC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 95 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jonathan Martin
North Hollywood, CA
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Stanford
ACC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2012 |
Stephen Hill
Lithonia, GA
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Georgia Tech
ACC
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 23 games · 2 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2012 |
Mychal Kendricks
Fresno, CA
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California
ACC
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LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2012 |
Zach Brown
1× Pro Bowl
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North Carolina
ACC
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LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2012 |
Dwayne Allen
Fayetteville, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2012 |
T.J. Graham
Raleigh, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2012 |
Bryan Anger
2× Pro Bowl
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California
ACC
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P | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 227 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2012 |
Josh LeRibeus
Richardson, TX
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SMU
ACC
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G | WAS Washington Commanders | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2012 |
Olivier Vernon
1× Pro Bowl
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Miami
ACC
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LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 127 games · 8 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2012 |
Sean Spence
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Miami
ACC
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LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brandon Thompson
Thomasville, GA
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Clemson
ACC
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DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 39 games 7 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jayron Hosley
Delray Beach, FL
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Virginia Tech
ACC
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 43 games 8 career AV |
Browse by draft class
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: California — 3
- 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?
California leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 3 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.