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 WR 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
19picks
Arizona State team hub
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2
TCU
Big 12
18picks
TCU team hub
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3
Baylor
Big 12
16picks
Baylor team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2024
|
13 | 1 | 18% | 0 | 5 |
| 5 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2019
|
13 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Arizona
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
12 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2015
|
12 | 0 | 217% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
11 | 4 | 19% | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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11 | 1 | 19% | 0 | 5 |
| 10 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
10 | 0 | 110% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
10 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2024
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9 | 1 | 111% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 14 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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8 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 175 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Taco Wallace |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 4 games |
| 2002 | Cliff Russell |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 23 games |
| 2002 | Aaron Lockett |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | Quincy Morgan |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2001 | Steve Smith Sr. 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 219 games · 14 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2001 | Cedric James |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 5 games |
| 2000 | Dennis Northcutt |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 144 games · 3 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2000 | Jerry Porter |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2000 | Frank Murphy |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Charles Lee |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Ethan Howell |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Chad Plummer |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 4 games |
| 1999 | Darnell McDonald |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Kevin Dyson |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1998 | Jason Tucker |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 31 games 6 career AV |
| 1997 | Kevin Lockett |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 86 games 15 career AV |
| 1997 | Keith Poole |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1997 | Isaac Byrd |
Kansas
Big 12
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 61 games 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Jimmy Oliver |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Curtis Marsh |
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | J.T. Thomas |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 51 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | Andre Coleman |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1994 | Jay Kearney |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Lloyd Hill |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Derrell Mitchell |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 14 games |
| 1993 | Melvin Bonner |
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 3 games |
| 1992 | John Brown |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Lee Miles |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Shawn Jefferson |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 195 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1991 | Curtis Mayfield |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Reggie Rembert |
West Virginia
Big 12
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Lynn James |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 25 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Hart Lee Dykes |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1989 | Derek Hill |
Arizona
Big 12
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1989 | Jason Phillips |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1989 | John Simpson |
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Scott Ankrom |
TCU
Big 12
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 10 games |
| 1988 | Aaron Cox |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1988 | Bernard Ford |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Bruce Hill |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1987 | Mark Bellini |
BYU
Big 12
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Ted Wilson |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Glen Kozlowski |
BYU
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 66 games 5 career AV |
| 1986 | Larry Shepherd |
Houston
Big 12
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WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Vance Johnson |
Arizona
Big 12
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1985 | James Maness |
TCU
Big 12
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 8 games |
| 1985 | Doug Allen |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Tracy Henderson |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Phil Freeman |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 1985 | Willie Drewrey |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 128 games 11 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 — 19
- 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 19 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.