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 Day 3 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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1
Arizona State
Big 12
96picks
Arizona State team hub
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2
Arizona
Big 12
92picks
Arizona team hub
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3
Baylor
Big 12
77picks
Baylor team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
70 | 0 | 11% | 0 | 15 |
| 5 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
68 | 0 | 34% | 0 | 10 |
| 6 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
67 | 0 | 34% | 0 | 9 |
| 7 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
66 | 0 | 23% | 1 | 15 |
| 8 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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61 | 0 | 35% | 0 | 20 |
| 9 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
57 | 0 | 35% | 0 | 18 |
| 10 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
56 | 0 | 24% | 0 | 17 |
| 11 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
54 | 0 | 12% | 0 | 12 |
| 12 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
54 | 0 | 12% | 0 | 13 |
| 13 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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48 | 0 | 12% | 0 | 8 |
| 14 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
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37 | 0 | 13% | 0 | 9 |
| 15 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
31 | 0 | 413% | 0 | 9 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 351–400 of 934 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
Marvin White
|
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2007 |
Manuel Ramirez
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2007 |
Ryan McBean
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2007 |
Brent Celek
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 175 games · 9 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2007 |
Nick Folk
1× Pro Bowl
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
K | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 258 games · 3 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2007 |
Thomas Clayton
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Joel Filani
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Herbert Taylor
|
TCU
Big 12
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Corey Hilliard
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 47 games 9 career AV |
| 2007 |
Zach Diles
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 74 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2007 |
Michael Johnson
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2007 |
C.J. Wilson
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2007 |
Syndric Steptoe
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2007 |
Aaron Brant
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Keyunta Dawson
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2007 | Andrew Carnahan |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Cory Rodgers
|
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Brandon Marshall
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 179 games · 10 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jamar Williams
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tim Dobbins
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2006 |
Michael Toudouze
|
TCU
Big 12
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Dee McCann
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Jeromey Clary
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 103 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2006 |
Drew Coleman
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TCU
Big 12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 83 games 11 career AV |
| 2006 |
Charlie Johnson
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 134 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2006 |
Todd Watkins
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BYU
Big 12
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
E.J. Whitley
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
C | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Willie Andrews
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2006 |
Kili Lefotu
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Spencer Toone
|
Utah
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 3 games |
| 2006 |
Quinton Ganther
|
Utah
Big 12
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2005 |
Brady Poppinga
|
BYU
Big 12
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 100 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2005 |
Dylan Gandy
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 120 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2005 |
Darren Sproles
3× Pro Bowl
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 183 games · 1 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2005 |
David McMillan
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 2005 |
Trent Cole
2× Pro Bowl
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 176 games · 9 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2005 |
Daniel Loper
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 58 games 7 career AV |
| 2005 | Drew Hodgdon |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
C | HOU Houston Texans | 14 games 3 career AV |
| 2005 |
Anthony Alabi
|
TCU
Big 12
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2005 |
Scott Young
|
BYU
Big 12
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2005 |
Tyjuan Hagler
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2005 |
Rasheed Marshall
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 12 games |
| 2005 |
Khari Long
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 1 games |
| 2005 |
Chris Kemoeatu
|
Utah
Big 12
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2005 |
Daven Holly
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2005 |
Paris Warren
|
Utah
Big 12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 games |
| 2005 |
Shaun Nua
|
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 |
Jimmy Verdon
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 4 games |
| 2005 |
Jonathan Fanene
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Utah
Big 12
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2005 |
Mike Smith
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 14 games 1 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 — 96
- 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 96 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.