Big 12 programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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NFL Draft History by college program
Big 12 programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
- 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 out of the Big 12 · 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
Arizona State
Big 12
96picks
Arizona State team hub
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2
Arizona
Big 12
92picks
Arizona team hub
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3
Baylor
Big 12
77picks
Baylor team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
70 | 0 | 11% | 0 | 15 |
| 5 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
68 | 0 | 34% | 0 | 10 |
| 6 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
67 | 0 | 34% | 0 | 9 |
| 7 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
66 | 0 | 23% | 1 | 15 |
| 8 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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61 | 0 | 35% | 0 | 20 |
| 9 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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57 | 0 | 35% | 0 | 18 |
| 10 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
56 | 0 | 24% | 0 | 17 |
| 11 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
54 | 0 | 12% | 0 | 12 |
| 12 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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54 | 0 | 12% | 0 | 13 |
| 13 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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48 | 0 | 12% | 0 | 8 |
| 14 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
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37 | 0 | 13% | 0 | 9 |
| 15 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2025
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31 | 0 | 413% | 0 | 9 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 451–500 of 934 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mike Banks |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 18 games |
| 2002 | Brett Keisel 1× Pro Bowl |
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 156 games · 8 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2002 | Kyle Kosier |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2002 | Aaron Lockett |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Rock Cartwright |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
FB | WAS Washington Commanders | 154 games 9 career AV |
| 2001 | Monty Beisel |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 119 games 13 career AV |
| 2001 | George Layne |
TCU
Big 12
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 11 games |
| 2001 | Sage Rosenfels |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 44 games 13 career AV |
| 2001 | Moran Norris |
Kansas
Big 12
|
FB | NO New Orleans Saints | 140 games · 4 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Curtis Fuller |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 42 games 3 career AV |
| 2001 | Brandon Manumaleuna |
Arizona
Big 12
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 158 games · 7 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2001 | Shawn Worthen |
TCU
Big 12
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 4 games |
| 2001 | Cedric James |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 5 games |
| 2001 | Mario Fatafehi |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2001 | Victor Leyva |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Jarrod Cooper |
Kansas State
Big 12
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DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2001 | Jerametrius Butler |
Kansas State
Big 12
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2001 | Mario Monds |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | James Reed |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 99 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2001 | Owen Pochman |
BYU
Big 12
|
K | NE New England Patriots | 16 games -2 career AV |
| 2001 | Joe Tafoya |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 76 games 10 career AV |
| 2001 | Kris Kocurek |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 1 games |
| 2001 | Tevita Ofahengaue |
BYU
Big 12
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Terrelle Smith |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
FB | NO New Orleans Saints | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2000 | Junior Ioane |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2000 | Marcus Bell |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Anthony Malbrough |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Matt Johnson |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Lamar Chapman |
Kansas State
Big 12
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Sammy Morris |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 144 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2000 | Marc Bulger 2× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
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QB | NO New Orleans Saints | 96 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2000 | Frank Murphy |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | John Frank |
Utah
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Mike Anderson |
Utah
Big 12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2000 | Manuia Savea |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Mike Green |
Houston
Big 12
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RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Richard Seals |
Utah
Big 12
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Brian Jennings 2× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 208 games |
| 2000 | Charles Lee |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Ethan Howell |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | DaShon Polk |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 95 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1999 | Paul Miranda |
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Kevin Landolt |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 games |
| 1999 | Edwin Mulitalo |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 132 games · 9 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1999 | Derrick Fletcher |
Baylor
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 1999 | Darwin Brown |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Yusuf Scott |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Daren Yancey |
BYU
Big 12
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Jeff Kelly |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 29 games 5 career AV |
| 1999 | Chad Plummer |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 4 games |
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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: Arizona State — 96
- 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?
Arizona State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 96 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.