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 DB 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
Baylor
Big 12
25picks
Baylor team hub
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2
Arizona
Big 12
23picks
Arizona team hub
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3
Arizona State
Big 12
22picks
Arizona State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
22 | 2 | 15% | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
22 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
21 | 2 | 15% | 0 | 8 |
| 7 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
20 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 5 |
| 8 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2024
|
20 | 0 | 210% | 0 | 9 |
| 9 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2020
|
20 | 2 | 15% | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2022
|
19 | 1 | 15% | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
18 | 2 | 211% | 0 | 5 |
| 12 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
15 | 1 | 213% | 0 | 6 |
| 13 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2015
|
11 | 1 | 327% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 272 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Kenny Robinson Jr.
Wilkinsburg, PA
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
S | CAR Carolina Panthers | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Vernon Scott
Mansfield, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
S | GB Green Bay Packers | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Marquise Blair
Wooster, OH
|
Utah
Big 12
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Isaiah Johnson
Bryan, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
CB | LV Oakland Raiders | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Duke Shelley
Tucker, GA
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 53 games 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mike Hughes
New Bern, NC
|
UCF
Big 12
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 99 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kyzir White
Macungie, PA
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
S | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2018 |
D.J. Reed
Bakersfield, CA
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 112 games · 6 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tre Flowers
Converse, TX
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2018 |
Dane Cruikshank
Chino Hills, CA
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
CB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 56 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Marcus Williams
Corona, CA
|
Utah
Big 12
|
S | NO New Orleans Saints | 111 games · 8 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2017 |
Shaquill Griffin
1× Pro Bowl
|
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2017 |
Rasul Douglas
East Orange, NJ
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 135 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2017 |
Howard Wilson
DeSoto, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Brian Allen
La Marque, TX
|
Utah
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 2017 |
Michael Tyson
Norfolk, VA
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Karl Joseph
Orlando, FL
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
S | LV Oakland Raiders | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2016 |
William Jackson III
Houston, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
CB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 75 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2016 |
Xavien Howard
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2016 |
Daryl Worley
Philadelphia, PA
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2016 |
Derrick Kindred
San Antonio, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
S | CLE Cleveland Browns | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
K.J. Dillon
Apopka, FL
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
S | HOU Houston Texans | 5 games |
| 2016 |
Will Parks
Philadelphia, PA
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Arizona
Big 12
|
S | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games 11 career AV |
| 2015 |
Damarious Randall
Pensacola, FL
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
S | GB Green Bay Packers | 75 games · 5 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2015 |
Eric Rowe
Spring, TX
|
Utah
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 103 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2015 |
Clayton Geathers
Georgetown, SC
|
UCF
Big 12
|
S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2015 |
JaCorey Shepherd
Mesquite, TX
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Randall Evans
Miami, FL
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Dexter McDonald
Kansas City, MO
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
CB | LV Oakland Raiders | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Josh Furman
Annapolis, MD
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Justin Gilbert
Huntsville, TX
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jason Verrett
1× Pro Bowl
|
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2014 |
Keith McGill
La Mirada, CA
|
Utah
Big 12
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 54 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Shaquille Richardson
Carson, CA
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Demetri Goodson
Spring, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ahmad Dixon
Waco, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games |
| 2013 |
D.J. Hayden
Houston, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2013 |
Kemal Ishmael
Miami, FL
|
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 95 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2012 |
Josh Robinson
Sunrise, FL
|
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2012 |
Omar Bolden
Ontario, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 56 games 5 career AV |
| 2012 |
Keith Tandy
Hopkinsville, KY
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 90 games 8 career AV |
| 2012 |
Markelle Martin
Wichita Falls, TX
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Greg McCoy
Dallas, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Trevin Wade
Round Rock, TX
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 47 games 5 career AV |
| 2011 |
Brandon Hogan
Manassas, VA
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 3 games |
| 2011 |
Robert Sands
Carol City, FL
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 2011 |
Colin Jones
Bridgeport, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 137 games 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
Mikail Baker
Dallas, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Malcolm Williams
Grand Prairie, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 4 games |
| 2010 |
Darrell Stuckey
1× Pro Bowl
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 89 games 8 career AV |
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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: Baylor — 25
- 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?
Baylor leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 25 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.