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 Day 2 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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Utah
Big 12
11picks
Utah team hub
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Baylor
Big 12
8picks
Baylor team hub
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Arizona State
Big 12
5picks
Arizona State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
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5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 1 |
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5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 3 |
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
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3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 61 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
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CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
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S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
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CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
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CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games 3 career AV |
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SAF | BUF Buffalo Bills | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 18 games 4 career AV |
| 2022 |
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S | HOU Houston Texans | 58 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
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S | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
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S | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 13 games 1 career AV |
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CB | NE New England Patriots | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
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DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 68 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
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S | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 11 games 2 career AV |
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CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
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S | IND Indianapolis Colts | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
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S | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
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S | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
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S | NO New Orleans Saints | 111 games · 8 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2017 |
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DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
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CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 135 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2016 |
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CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
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CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2015 |
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CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 103 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 37 games 3 career AV |
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
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DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 201 games · 12 yrs as starter 88 career AV |
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DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 119 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2005 | Ellis Hobbs |
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DB | NE New England Patriots | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2002 | Jon McGraw |
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 122 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Travis Fisher |
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2001 | Andre Dyson |
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DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2001 | Gary Baxter |
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DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2000 | Jacoby Shepherd |
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 30 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Charles Fisher |
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DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 1998 | Artrell Hawkins |
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DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1998 | Kevin Williams |
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 43 games 8 career AV |
| 1997 | Mike Logan |
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 116 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1996 | Dedric Mathis |
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 29 games 5 career AV |
| 1996 | Aaron Beasley |
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1996 | Dorian Brew |
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 16 games |
| 1994 | Thomas Randolph |
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 95 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1992 | Darren Woodson 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
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DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1992 | Phillippi Sparks |
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1991 | Darryll Lewis 1× Pro Bowl |
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DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 141 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1990 | Robert Blackmon |
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DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 135 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1990 | Alton Montgomery |
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 68 games 6 career AV |
| 1988 | Eric Allen HOF 1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
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DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 217 games · 14 yrs as starter 96 career AV |
| 1987 | Roland Mitchell |
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DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
Browse by draft class
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: Utah — 11
- 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?
Utah leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 11 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.