Big 12 programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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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 LB 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
Big 12
20picks
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Arizona State
Big 12
20picks
Arizona State team hub
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TCU
Big 12
19picks
TCU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
16 | 0 | 16% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
15 | 1 | 17% | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
13 | 2 | 215% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2022
|
13 | 1 | 18% | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
13 | 3 | 18% | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2017
|
12 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
12 | 0 | 18% | 0 | 3 |
| 11 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2022
|
10 | 1 | 110% | 0 | 3 |
| 12 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2014
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6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2015
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2018
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 185 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
Will Smith
Riverside, CA
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Arthur Brown
Wichita, KS
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 48 games 3 career AV |
| 2013 |
A.J. Klein
Kimberly, WI
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 146 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2012 |
Najee Goode
Cleveland, OH
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 90 games 10 career AV |
| 2012 |
Tank Carder
Sweeny, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 78 games 5 career AV |
| 2011 |
Brooks Reed
Tucson, AZ
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 131 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2011 |
J.T. Thomas
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2010 |
Koa Misi
Santa Rosa, CA
|
Utah
Big 12
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 84 games · 6 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2010 |
Daryl Washington
1× Pro Bowl
|
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2010 |
Stevenson Sylvester
Las Vegas, NV
|
Utah
Big 12
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 50 games 6 career AV |
| 2010 |
Travis Goethel
Vista, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dexter Davis
Phoenix, AZ
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2009 |
Jason Phillips
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TCU
Big 12
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LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2009 |
Robert Henson
Houston, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 6 games |
| 2008 |
Bryan Kehl
|
BYU
Big 12
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 72 games 7 career AV |
| 2008 |
Robert James
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2008 |
Alvin Bowen
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 2 games |
| 2008 |
Spencer Larsen
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2008 |
Angelo Craig
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Zach Diles
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 74 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jamar Williams
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tim Dobbins
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Iowa State
Big 12
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LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2006 |
Spencer Toone
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Utah
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 3 games |
| 2005 |
Brady Poppinga
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BYU
Big 12
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 100 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2005 |
Tyjuan Hagler
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2005 |
Mike Smith
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2004 |
Colby Bockwoldt
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BYU
Big 12
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2003 |
Terrell Suggs
1× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
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Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 244 games · 15 yrs as starter 110 career AV |
| 2003 | Terry Pierce |
Kansas State
Big 12
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LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Antwan Peek |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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LB | HOU Houston Texans | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2003 | Lance Briggs 1× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
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LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 173 games · 12 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 2003 | Solomon Bates |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 | James Davis |
West Virginia
Big 12
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LB | DET Detroit Lions | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2002 | Ben Leber |
Kansas State
Big 12
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LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2001 | Monty Beisel |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 119 games 13 career AV |
| 2000 | Rob Morris |
BYU
Big 12
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2000 | Barrett Green |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2000 | Mark Simoneau |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 124 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2000 | Marcus Bell |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2000 | DaShon Polk |
Arizona
Big 12
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LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 95 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1999 | Jeff Kelly |
Kansas State
Big 12
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LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 29 games 5 career AV |
| 1999 | Phil Glover |
Utah
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Brad Jackson |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 1998 | Jimmy Sprotte |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 9 games |
| 1998 | Chester Burnett |
Arizona
Big 12
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LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 12 games |
| 1997 | Derek Smith |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 174 games · 11 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1997 | Derrick Rodgers |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 116 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1997 | Ronnie Ward |
Kansas
Big 12
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 4 games |
| 1997 | Canute Curtis |
West Virginia
Big 12
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LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1997 | Scott Von der Ahe |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 1 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: Arizona — 20
- 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 leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 20 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.