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 LB 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
Big 12
20picks
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Arizona State
Big 12
20picks
Arizona State team hub
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TCU
Big 12
19picks
TCU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
16 | 0 | 16% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
15 | 1 | 17% | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
13 | 2 | 215% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2022
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13 | 1 | 18% | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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13 | 3 | 18% | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2017
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12 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
12 | 0 | 18% | 0 | 3 |
| 11 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2022
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10 | 1 | 110% | 0 | 3 |
| 12 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2014
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6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2015
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2018
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–185 of 185 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Dwayne Jiles |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 61 games 7 career AV |
| 1985 | Brian Noble |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1985 | Matt Monger |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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LB | NYJ New York Jets | 56 games 6 career AV |
| 1985 | Bryant Winn |
Houston
Big 12
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LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1984 | Ricky Hunley |
Arizona
Big 12
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LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 91 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1984 | Todd Shell |
BYU
Big 12
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1984 | Kyle Clifton |
TCU
Big 12
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LB | NYJ New York Jets | 204 games · 10 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1984 | Robert Lyles |
TCU
Big 12
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LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1984 | Chris Washington |
Iowa State
Big 12
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LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1984 | Eugene Lockhart |
Houston
Big 12
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LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 136 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1984 | John Kaiser |
Arizona
Big 12
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LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 60 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Stan David |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1984 | James Spencer |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Steve Hathaway |
West Virginia
Big 12
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Vernon Maxwell |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | IND Baltimore Colts | 77 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1983 | Darryl Talley 2× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
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LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 216 games · 12 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 1983 | George Harris |
Houston
Big 12
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LB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Darrell Patterson |
TCU
Big 12
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LB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mike Green |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 47 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1983 | Geff Gandy |
Baylor
Big 12
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LB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Gary Gibson |
Arizona
Big 12
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LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Ricky Young |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Mike Singletary HOF 7× All-Pro 10× Pro Bowl |
Baylor
Big 12
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LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 179 games · 12 yrs as starter 124 career AV |
| 1981 | Delbert Fowler |
West Virginia
Big 12
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LB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Glen Redd |
BYU
Big 12
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LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 76 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1981 | Doak Field |
Baylor
Big 12
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LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 7 games |
| 1980 | Kirby Criswell |
Kansas
Big 12
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LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 6 games |
| 1980 | David Hodge |
Houston
Big 12
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LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Jim Zidd |
Kansas
Big 12
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LB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | John Corker |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 1980 | Farley Bell |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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LB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Andrew Melontree |
Baylor
Big 12
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LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1980 | Ben Apuna |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 1980 | Jeff Copeland |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Gary Padjen |
Arizona State
Big 12
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LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 41 games 4 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 — 20
- 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 leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 20 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.