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
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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
25picks
Arizona State team hub
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2
Arizona
Big 12
23picks
Arizona team hub
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3
Baylor
Big 12
19picks
Baylor team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
17 | 3 | 212% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2024
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17 | 2 | 212% | 0 | 5 |
| 6 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
16 | 2 | 212% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2024
|
14 | 0 | 214% | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
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14 | 2 | 429% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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14 | 2 | 214% | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
13 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
12 | 3 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2024
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10 | 1 | 110% | 0 | 3 |
| 13 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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9 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 14 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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7 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
7 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 217 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shawn Worthen |
TCU
Big 12
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 4 games |
| 2001 | Mario Fatafehi |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 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 | 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 |
| 2000 | Erik Flowers |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 58 games 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Darren Howard |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 145 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2000 | Byron Frisch |
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Junior Ioane |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2000 | John Frank |
Utah
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Richard Seals |
Utah
Big 12
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | John Thornton |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1999 | Montae Reagor |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 99 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1999 | Gary Stills 1× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 134 games 15 career AV |
| 1999 | Kevin Landolt |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 games |
| 1999 | Daren Yancey |
BYU
Big 12
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Jeremy Staat |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | Joe Salave'a |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 100 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1998 | Leonta Rheams |
Houston
Big 12
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 6 games |
| 1998 | Derrick Ransom |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1998 | Henry Slay |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 3 games |
| 1998 | Chance McCarty |
TCU
Big 12
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Vincent Amey |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Ron Warner |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Shawn Swayda |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Daryl Gardener |
Baylor
Big 12
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DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 102 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1996 | John Browning |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 121 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1996 | Mike Ulufale |
BYU
Big 12
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 3 games |
| 1996 | Jevon Langford |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 66 games 8 career AV |
| 1996 | Gary Bandy |
Baylor
Big 12
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DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Chuck Osborne |
Arizona
Big 12
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DT | LAR St. Louis Rams | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 1995 | Luther Elliss 2× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
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DT | DET Detroit Lions | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1995 | Greg Jefferson |
UCF
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1995 | Travis Hall |
BYU
Big 12
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 150 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1995 | Steve Strahan |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Bryan Proby |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 1995 | Bronzell Miller |
Utah
Big 12
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 3 games |
| 1994 | Shante Carver |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 52 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1994 | Chris Maumalanga |
Kansas
Big 12
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DT | NYG New York Giants | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Rob Waldrop |
Arizona
Big 12
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DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 1993 | Dana Stubblefield 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Kansas
Big 12
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DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 154 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1993 | Ty Parten |
Arizona
Big 12
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 62 games 8 career AV |
| 1993 | Gilbert Brown |
Kansas
Big 12
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DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1993 | Albert Fontenot |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 130 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1993 | Ronnie Dixon |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1992 | Shane Collins |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 30 games 6 career AV |
| 1992 | Santana Dotson |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 152 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1992 | Jim Gray |
West Virginia
Big 12
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DT | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Arthur Paul |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 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 — 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?
Arizona State 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.