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 OL 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
28picks
Arizona State team hub
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2
BYU
Big 12
21picks
BYU team hub
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3
Utah
Big 12
21picks
Utah team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2017
|
20 | 2 | 15% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Arizona
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
17 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2024
|
16 | 0 | 16% | 0 | 5 |
| 7 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
15 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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13 | 0 | 18% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
13 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
12 | 0 | 217% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2024
|
11 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
11 | 0 | 19% | 0 | 3 |
| 13 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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9 | 0 | 111% | 0 | 4 |
| 14 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2021
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6 | 1 | 117% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2024
|
4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 217 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
Scott Young
|
BYU
Big 12
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2005 |
Chris Kemoeatu
|
Utah
Big 12
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2004 |
Adrian Jones
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 55 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2004 |
Nick Leckey
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
C | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2004 | Rex Hadnot |
Houston
Big 12
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 129 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2003 | Jordan Gross 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
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T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 167 games · 11 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2003 | Lance Nimmo |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2003 | Dustin Rykert |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2003 | Makoa Freitas |
Arizona
Big 12
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 28 games 7 career AV |
| 2003 | Mike Mabry |
UCF
Big 12
|
C | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Levi Jones |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2002 | Scott Peters |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Travis Scott |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Edward Ta'amu |
Utah
Big 12
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Justin Hartwig |
Kansas
Big 12
|
C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 99 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2002 | Kyle Kosier |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2001 | Victor Leyva |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Marvel Smith 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2000 | Damion McIntosh |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2000 | Matt Johnson |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Manuia Savea |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | John Tait |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1999 | Solomon Page |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1999 | Grey Ruegamer |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 124 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1999 | Edwin Mulitalo |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 132 games · 9 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1999 | Derrick Fletcher |
Baylor
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 1999 | Yusuf Scott |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Ryan Young |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1999 | Kelvin Garmon |
Baylor
Big 12
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1999 | Joe Wong |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 2 games |
| 1998 | Todd Weiner |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 152 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1998 | Jason Fabini |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 152 games · 9 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1998 | Oliver Ross |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 89 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1998 | Eric Bateman |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Jason Andersen |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Ben Fricke |
Houston
Big 12
|
C | NYG New York Giants | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 1997 | Juan Roque |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Frank Middleton |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1997 | Tim Kohn |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Ryan Tucker |
TCU
Big 12
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 134 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1997 | Marcus Spriggs |
Houston
Big 12
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T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1996 | Fred Miller |
Baylor
Big 12
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 192 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1996 | Jimmy Herndon |
Houston
Big 12
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 54 games 6 career AV |
| 1996 | Rod Jones |
Kansas
Big 12
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1996 | Chris Banks |
Kansas
Big 12
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 28 games 4 career AV |
| 1995 | Billy Milner |
Houston
Big 12
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1995 | Barret Robbins 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
TCU
Big 12
|
C | LV Oakland Raiders | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1995 | Barrett Brooks |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 118 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1995 | Evan Pilgrim |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Tim Hanshaw |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 30 games 4 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 State — 28
- 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 28 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.