2016 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
2016 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 2016 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
9picks
Clemson team hub
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2
Stanford
ACC
5picks
Stanford team hub
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3
California
ACC
4picks
California team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
NC State
ACC · last pick 2016
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Boston College
ACC · last pick 2016
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Florida State
ACC · last pick 2016
|
2 | 1 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Georgia Tech
ACC · last pick 2016
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Miami
ACC · last pick 2016
|
2 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Virginia Tech
ACC · last pick 2016
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Louisville
ACC · last pick 2016
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Pittsburgh
ACC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Syracuse
ACC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Virginia
ACC · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–35 of 35 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Jared Goff
5× Pro Bowl
|
California
ACC
|
QB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 151 games · 9 yrs as starter 106 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jalen Ramsey
3× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 152 games · 10 yrs as starter 84 career AV |
| 2016 |
Sheldon Rankins
Covington, GA
|
Louisville
ACC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 133 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2016 |
Shaq Lawson
Central, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2016 |
Artie Burns
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 90 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joshua Garnett
Puyallup, WA
|
Stanford
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Dodd
Taylors, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Mackensie Alexander
Immokalee, FL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 85 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Boyd
Clairton, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2016 |
T.J. Green
Sylacauga, AL
|
Clemson
ACC
|
S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 41 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Roberto Aguayo
Mascotte, FL
|
Florida State
ACC
|
K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games |
| 2016 |
Adam Gotsis
Abbotsford
|
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2016 |
Joe Thuney
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
NC State
ACC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 163 games · 10 yrs as starter 84 career AV |
| 2016 |
Austin Hooper
2× Pro Bowl
|
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 155 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kendall Fuller
Baltimore, MD
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jacoby Brissett
West Palm Beach, FL
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NC State
ACC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 101 games · 4 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2016 |
Justin Simmons
2× Pro Bowl
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Boston College
ACC
|
S | DEN Denver Broncos | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2016 |
B.J. Goodson
Lamar, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
OLB | NYG New York Giants | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2016 |
Juston Burris
Raleigh, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Deon Bush
Miami, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
S | CHI Chicago Bears | 103 games 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
Blake Martinez
Tucson, AZ
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Stanford
ACC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Hogan
McLean, VA
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Stanford
ACC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Trevor Davis
Oakley, CA
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California
ACC
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WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 43 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
D.J. Reader
Greensboro, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
NT | HOU Houston Texans | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2016 |
D.J. White
McDonough, GA
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kyle Murphy
San Clemente, CA
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Stanford
ACC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dadi Nicolas
Delray Beach, FL
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Maurice Canady
Richmond, VA
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Virginia
ACC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
Riley Dixon
Blossvale, NY
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Syracuse
ACC
|
P | DEN Denver Broncos | 165 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Steven Daniels
Cincinnati, OH
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Boston College
ACC
|
ILB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Daniel Lasco
The Woodlands, TX
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California
ACC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games |
| 2016 |
Charone Peake
Moore, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 31 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kenny Lawler
Pomona, CA
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California
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Jayron Kearse
Fort Myers, FL
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Clemson
ACC
|
S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Zac Brooks
Jonesboro, AR
|
Clemson
ACC
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Clemson — 9
- 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 9 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.