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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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
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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
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20 | 0 | 210% | 0 | 9 |
| 9 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2020
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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
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15 | 1 | 213% | 0 | 6 |
| 13 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2015
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11 | 1 | 327% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2021
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8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
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6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 272 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Curtis Fuller |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 42 games 3 career AV |
| 2001 | Jarrod Cooper |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2001 | Jerametrius Butler |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2000 | Jacoby Shepherd |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 30 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Anthony Malbrough |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Lamar Chapman |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Chris McAlister 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 137 games · 9 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1999 | Charles Fisher |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 1999 | Paul Miranda |
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Darwin Brown |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | R.W. McQuarters |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 156 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1998 | Artrell Hawkins |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1998 | Kevin Williams |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 43 games 8 career AV |
| 1998 | Jason Simmons |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 121 games 10 career AV |
| 1998 | Damien Richardson |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1998 | Tony Darden |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1998 | Pat Tillman |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 60 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1997 | Chris Canty |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1997 | Mike Logan |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 116 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1997 | Monty Montgomery |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 59 games 10 career AV |
| 1997 | Sam Garnes |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 106 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1997 | George McCullough |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 40 games 2 career AV |
| 1997 | Robert Tate |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 116 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1997 | Armon Williams |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 6 games |
| 1996 | Dedric Mathis |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 29 games 5 career AV |
| 1996 | Aaron Beasley |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1996 | Dorian Brew |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 16 games |
| 1996 | Marcus Coleman |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 152 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1996 | Adrian Robinson |
Baylor
Big 12
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Craig Newsome |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1995 | Mike Scurlock |
Arizona
Big 12
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 65 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Gerald McBurrows |
Kansas
Big 12
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 122 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1994 | Thomas Randolph |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 95 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1994 | Mike Davis |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Jocelyn Borgella |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Darren Studstill |
West Virginia
Big 12
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DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 16 games |
| 1993 | Derwin Gray |
BYU
Big 12
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 67 games 6 career AV |
| 1993 | Darryl Morrison |
Arizona
Big 12
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DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1993 | Keshon Johnson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Miniefield |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 51 games 8 career AV |
| 1992 | Darren Woodson 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1992 | Phillippi Sparks |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1992 | Frankie Smith |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 103 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Rogerick Green |
Kansas State
Big 12
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DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Tim Hill |
Kansas
Big 12
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Don Harris |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Corey Williams |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Darryll Lewis 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 141 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1991 | Sammy Walker |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Marcus Robertson 1× All-Pro |
Iowa State
Big 12
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DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 162 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
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Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.
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.