2020 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
2020 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 3 picks from the 2020 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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1
Miami
ACC
4picks
Miami team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
3picks
Clemson team hub
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3
California
ACC
2picks
California team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |
Wake Forest
ACC · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2020
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2020
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 2020
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–24 of 24 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
John Simpson
North Charleston, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
G | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2020 |
Charlie Heck
Kansas City, MO
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 67 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2020 |
K'Von Wallace
Richmond, VA
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Clemson
ACC
|
S | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 74 games 9 career AV |
| 2020 |
Colby Parkinson
Simi Valley, CA
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Stanford
ACC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 86 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jaylinn Hawkins
Buena Park, CA
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California
ACC
|
S | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2020 |
Shaquille Quarterman
Orange Park, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 74 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
DeeJay Dallas
Brunswick, GA
|
Miami
ACC
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 84 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Alton Robinson
Converse, TX
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Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 2020 |
Joe Reed
Charlotte Court House, VA
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Virginia
ACC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 11 games |
| 2020 |
Jason Strowbridge
Deerfield Beach, FL
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Bryce Hall
Harrisburg, PA
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Virginia
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2020 |
Larrell Murchison
Elizabethtown, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 60 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
K.J. Osborn
Ypsilanti, MI
|
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2020 |
Justin Strnad
Palm Harbor, FL
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Wake Forest
ACC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 83 games 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
Justin Herron
Silver Spring, MD
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Wake Forest
ACC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 35 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
James Proche
Dallas, TX
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SMU
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 71 games 4 career AV |
| 2020 |
Evan Weaver
Spokane, WA
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California
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Tyler Davis
North Bellmore, NY
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 39 games |
| 2020 |
Sterling Hofrichter
Valrico, FL
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Syracuse
ACC
|
P | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
James Smith-Williams
Raleigh, NC
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NC State
ACC
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DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2020 |
Casey Toohill
San Diego, CA
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Stanford
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 71 games 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
Dane Jackson
Coraopolis, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jonathan Garvin
Lake Worth, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 38 games 3 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tremayne Anchrum
Powder Springs, GA
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Clemson
ACC
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G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 31 games 2 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 — 4
- 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 4 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.