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 601–650 of 934 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Adrian Murrell |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 122 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1993 | Rich Griffith |
Arizona
Big 12
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 90 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1993 | Brett Wallerstedt |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 1993 | Melvin Bonner |
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 3 games |
| 1993 | Darryl Morrison |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1993 | Ronnie Dixon |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1993 | Keshon Johnson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Miniefield |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 51 games 8 career AV |
| 1992 | Frankie Smith |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 103 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Rogerick Green |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Christopher Perez |
Kansas
Big 12
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Santana Dotson |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 152 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1992 | Michael Bates 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 145 games 6 career AV |
| 1992 | Glenn Cadrez |
Houston
Big 12
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 167 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1992 | Roosevelt Collins |
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Russ Campbell |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 games |
| 1992 | John Brown |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Jim Gray |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Anthony McDowell |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Ostell Miles |
Houston
Big 12
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Ty Detmer |
BYU
Big 12
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 54 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1992 | David Dixon |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 152 games · 8 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1992 | Tim Hill |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Steve Grant |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1992 | Elijah Alexander |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 123 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1992 | Arthur Paul |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Marcus Lowe |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Lee Miles |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Robin Jones |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Anthony Davis |
Utah
Big 12
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LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 106 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Mike Gisler |
Houston
Big 12
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C | NO New Orleans Saints | 105 games 9 career AV |
| 1992 | Don Harris |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Corey Williams |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Sammy Walker |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Marcus Robertson 1× All-Pro |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 162 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1991 | Gene Williams |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 114 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1991 | Floyd Fields |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1991 | Neal Fort |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Blaise Bryant |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Brian Mitchell |
BYU
Big 12
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 36 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Reggie Burnette |
Houston
Big 12
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 23 games 3 career AV |
| 1991 | Paul Justin |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 34 games 8 career AV |
| 1991 | Cedric Jackson |
TCU
Big 12
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RB | DET Detroit Lions | 8 games |
| 1991 | Reggie Johnson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Raymond Irvin |
UCF
Big 12
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Gerald Hudson |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Paul Glonek |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Shawn Jefferson |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 195 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1991 | Chuck Weatherspoon |
Houston
Big 12
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 4 games |
| 1991 | Charles Bell |
Baylor
Big 12
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DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 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: 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.