2018 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
2018 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 2018 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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Boston College
ACC
2picks
Boston College team hub
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NC State
ACC
2picks
NC State team hub
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Stanford
ACC
2picks
Stanford team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Clemson
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–14 of 14 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Courtland Sutton
2× Pro Bowl
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SMU
ACC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 115 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2018 |
Harold Landry
1× Pro Bowl
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Boston College
ACC
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OLB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 113 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2018 |
M.J. Stewart
Arlington, VA
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North Carolina
ACC
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CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 99 games 9 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jessie Bates III
1× Pro Bowl
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Wake Forest
ACC
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S | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 130 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brian O'Neill
2× Pro Bowl
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Pittsburgh
ACC
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T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chad Thomas
Miami, FL
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Miami
ACC
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DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 5 career AV |
| 2018 |
Justin Reid
Prairieville, LA
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Stanford
ACC
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S | HOU Houston Texans | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2018 |
B.J. Hill
Oakboro, NC
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NC State
ACC
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DT | NYG New York Giants | 129 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2018 |
Geron Christian
Ocala, FL
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Louisville
ACC
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T | WAS Washington Commanders | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2018 |
Derrick Nnadi
Virginia Beach, VA
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Florida State
ACC
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DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 130 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2018 |
Justin Jones
Austell, GA
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NC State
ACC
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DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2018 |
Harrison Phillips
Omaha, NE
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Stanford
ACC
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DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2018 |
Isaac Yiadom
Worcester, MA
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Boston College
ACC
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CB | DEN Denver Broncos | 118 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
Dorian O'Daniel
Olney, MD
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Clemson
ACC
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OLB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 58 games 5 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: Boston College — 2
- 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?
Boston College leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 2 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.