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
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12 | 0 | 217% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2021
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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
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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 151–175 of 175 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Bruce Davis |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Brad Anderson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Rich Hollins |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Kirk Pendleton |
BYU
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | David Roberson |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Carl Lewis |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Ron Brown 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 100 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1983 | Wayne Capers |
Kansas
Big 12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1982 | Eugene Goodlow |
Kansas State
Big 12
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 54 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1982 | Dennis Gentry |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 159 games · 1 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1982 | Dan Plater |
BYU
Big 12
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Lonell Phea |
Houston
Big 12
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Bob Carter |
Arizona
Big 12
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Ron Ingram |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Phil Epps |
TCU
Big 12
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WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 95 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1981 | David Verser |
Kansas
Big 12
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 52 games 6 career AV |
| 1981 | John Mistler |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | NYG New York Giants | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1981 | Scott Phillips |
BYU
Big 12
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WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Ron Washington |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Melvin Hoover |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 1981 | Robert Holt |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1981 | Lloyd Jones |
BYU
Big 12
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Mike Fisher |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 2 games |
| 1981 | Lester Mickens |
Kansas
Big 12
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Harold Bailey |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 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 — 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.