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 DL 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
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
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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
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16 | 2 | 212% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2024
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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
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13 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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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
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7 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 217 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Marcus Lowe |
Baylor
Big 12
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DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Robin Jones |
Baylor
Big 12
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DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Reggie Johnson |
Arizona
Big 12
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DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Paul Glonek |
Arizona
Big 12
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DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Anthony Smith |
Arizona
Big 12
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DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | Renaldo Turnbull 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 120 games · 3 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1990 | Fred Washington |
TCU
Big 12
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DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Mike Fox |
West Virginia
Big 12
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DE | NYG New York Giants | 133 games · 4 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1990 | Alfred Oglesby |
Houston
Big 12
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NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 59 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1990 | Craig Veasey |
Houston
Big 12
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DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 69 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Darrell Davis |
TCU
Big 12
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DE | NYJ New York Jets | 28 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Mitchell Benson |
TCU
Big 12
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NT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 41 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Brad Henke |
Arizona
Big 12
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DE | NYG New York Giants | 2 games |
| 1989 | Andrew Stewart |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Glenn Montgomery |
Houston
Big 12
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DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1989 | Chris Parker |
West Virginia
Big 12
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DT | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Chris Asbeck |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Pat Marlatt |
West Virginia
Big 12
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DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Dana Wells |
Arizona
Big 12
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NT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 1988 | Shawn Patterson |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 48 games 10 career AV |
| 1988 | David Grant |
West Virginia
Big 12
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 70 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1988 | Artis Jackson |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | George Hinkle |
Arizona
Big 12
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DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 68 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1988 | David Futrell |
BYU
Big 12
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DT | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Steve Kaufusi |
BYU
Big 12
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DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Shawn Knight |
BYU
Big 12
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 1987 | Jason Buck |
BYU
Big 12
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 97 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1987 | Skip McClendon |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1987 | Dan Saleaumua 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DT | DET Detroit Lions | 177 games · 8 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1987 | Stan Mataele |
Arizona
Big 12
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NT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 games |
| 1987 | Jim Reynosa |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Bill Berthusen |
Iowa State
Big 12
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NT | NYG New York Giants | 4 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Leslie O'Neal 6× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 196 games · 12 yrs as starter 89 career AV |
| 1986 | John Washington |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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DE | NYG New York Giants | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1986 | T.J. Turner |
Houston
Big 12
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DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1986 | Jim Luebbers |
Iowa State
Big 12
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DE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Jim Herrmann |
BYU
Big 12
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Joe Drake |
Arizona
Big 12
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NT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Pat Coryatt |
Baylor
Big 12
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DT | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Brad White |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DE | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | David Wood |
Arizona
Big 12
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DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Gabe Rivera |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Jim Jeffcoat |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 227 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1983 | Charles Benson |
Baylor
Big 12
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DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 28 games 4 career AV |
| 1983 | Bryan Caldwell |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 8 games |
| 1983 | Gary Lewis |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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NT | NO New Orleans Saints | 6 games |
| 1983 | Greg Townsend 2× Pro Bowl |
TCU
Big 12
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DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 190 games · 7 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1983 | Hasson Arbubakrr |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Walt Bowyer |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1983 | Chuck Ehin |
BYU
Big 12
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NT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 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: 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.