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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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
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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 701–750 of 934 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Todd Kalis |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 103 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1988 | Eric Everett |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 75 games 8 career AV |
| 1988 | Rodney Thomas |
BYU
Big 12
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 46 games 4 career AV |
| 1988 | Tony Jordan |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
RB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1988 | Corris Ervin |
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Lemuel Stinson |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1988 | David Spradlin |
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | John Booty |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1988 | Artis Jackson |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Channing Williams |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Joel Porter |
Baylor
Big 12
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Danny McCoin |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | George Hinkle |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 68 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1988 | David Futrell |
BYU
Big 12
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Steve Kaufusi |
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 1988 | Greg Clark |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 70 games 6 career AV |
| 1987 | Byron Evans |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 113 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1987 | Thomas Everett 1× Pro Bowl |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 128 games · 9 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1987 | Mark Moore |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 5 games |
| 1987 | Bruce Hill |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1987 | Danny Villa |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1987 | Timmy Smith |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1987 | Ruben Rodriguez |
Arizona
Big 12
|
P | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 53 games 7 career AV |
| 1987 | Danny Lockett |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | John Adickes |
Baylor
Big 12
|
C | CHI Chicago Bears | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Mark Bellini |
BYU
Big 12
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Dan Saleaumua 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 177 games · 8 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1987 | Johnny Thomas |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 94 games 5 career AV |
| 1987 | Stan Mataele |
Arizona
Big 12
|
NT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 games |
| 1987 | Dennis Gibson |
Iowa State
Big 12
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LB | DET Detroit Lions | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1987 | Terrence Anthony |
Iowa State
Big 12
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DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 1 games |
| 1987 | Leonard Jones |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Alfred Jenkins |
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Lakei Heimuli |
BYU
Big 12
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Ted Wilson |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Reggie Taylor |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Jim Reynosa |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Chris McLemore |
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Paul Oswald |
Kansas
Big 12
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 games |
| 1987 | Jim Warne |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | David Adams |
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 3 games |
| 1987 | Bill Berthusen |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
NT | NYG New York Giants | 4 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | John Holifield |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 3 games |
| 1987 | Elgin Davis |
UCF
Big 12
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 9 games |
| 1986 | Carl Carter |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1986 | Max Zendejas |
Arizona
Big 12
|
K | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 1986 | Paul Blair |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 1986 | Erroll Tucker |
Utah
Big 12
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DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Leon White |
BYU
Big 12
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 119 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1986 | Lynn Williams |
Kansas
Big 12
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RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 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: 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.