1983 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
1983 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 picks from the 1983 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
Clemson
ACC
10picks
Clemson team hub
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2
Pittsburgh
ACC
9picks
Pittsburgh team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
7picks
Miami team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
California
ACC · last pick 1983
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Stanford
ACC · last pick 1983
|
5 | 1 | 120% | 1 | 0 |
| 6 |
SMU
ACC · last pick 1983
|
4 | 1 | 375% | 1 | 0 |
| 7 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 1983
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 1983
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
North Carolina
ACC · last pick 1983
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 1983
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 1983
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Duke
ACC · last pick 1983
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 1983
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 55 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | John Elway HOF 9× Pro Bowl |
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | IND Baltimore Colts | 234 games · 16 yrs as starter 140 career AV |
| 1983 | Eric Dickerson HOF 5× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 146 games · 10 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 1983 | Jimbo Covert HOF 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1983 | Terry Kinard 1× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1983 | Tim Lewis |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1983 | Jim Kelly HOF 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 160 games · 11 yrs as starter 103 career AV |
| 1983 | Dan Marino HOF 3× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 242 games · 16 yrs as starter 145 career AV |
| 1983 | Harvey Salem |
California
ACC
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 126 games · 8 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Cooper |
Miami
ACC
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 78 games 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Lutz |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 187 games · 11 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1983 | Wes Hopkins 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Wilcher |
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 124 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Drechsler |
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Charles |
Syracuse
ACC
|
NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 101 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1983 | Cliff Austin |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 58 games 5 career AV |
| 1983 | Reggie Camp |
California
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Dressel |
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 111 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Rush |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Johnny Rembert 2× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 126 games · 4 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1983 | Wes Howell |
California
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Chris Castor |
Duke
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Tony Chickillo |
Miami
ACC
|
NT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Bryan Thomas |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Chuck McSwain |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 19 games |
| 1983 | Gary Kowalski |
Boston College
ACC
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 58 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1983 | Ellis Gardner |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Puzzuoli |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
NT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 76 games 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Ron Sams |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
C | GB Green Bay Packers | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1983 | Vincent White |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Eric Williams |
NC State
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1983 | Gary Moten |
SMU
ACC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 7 games |
| 1983 | Rocky Belk |
Miami
ACC
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Perry Williams |
NC State
ACC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 146 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1983 | Craig James 1× Pro Bowl |
SMU
ACC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1983 | Jeff McCall |
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Kelvin Bryant |
North Carolina
ACC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 46 games 23 career AV |
| 1983 | Rich Kraynak |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 61 games 6 career AV |
| 1983 | Andy Headen |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 74 games 13 career AV |
| 1983 | Ronnie Lippett |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Dotterer |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mark Clayton 5× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 158 games · 10 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1983 | Jack Belcher |
Boston College
ACC
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Rob Fada |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Rose |
Stanford
ACC
|
T | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Richard Tharpe |
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Tim Lucas |
California
ACC
|
LB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 75 games 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Jim Bob Taylor |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
QB | IND Baltimore Colts | 8 games |
| 1983 | Danny Triplett |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Don Bailey |
Miami
ACC
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Bob Mayberry |
Clemson
ACC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Clemson — 10
- 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?
Clemson leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 10 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.