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 DL first-round 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
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BYU
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Houston
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| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2011
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2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2003
|
2 | 2 | 2100% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2019
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2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2013
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2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2012
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2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Arizona
Big 12 · last pick 1990
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 1993
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 1983
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–25 of 25 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Malachi Lawrence
Louisville, KY
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UCF
Big 12
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2023 |
Will McDonald
Pewaukee, WI
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Kansas City, MO
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 34 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Payton Turner
Houston, TX
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Houston
Big 12
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ed Oliver
Houston, TX
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Houston
Big 12
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DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2019 |
L.J. Collier
Munday, TX
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TCU
Big 12
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DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2013 |
Ezekiel Ansah
1× Pro Bowl
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BYU
Big 12
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DE | DET Detroit Lions | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2013 |
Star Lotulelei
South Jordan, UT
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Utah
Big 12
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2012 |
Bruce Irvin
Walnut, CA
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West Virginia
Big 12
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DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 140 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2011 |
Phil Taylor
Clinton, MD
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Baylor
Big 12
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DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jerry Hughes
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TCU
Big 12
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DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 225 games · 9 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2003 | Kevin Williams 5× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 203 games · 12 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2000 | Erik Flowers |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 58 games 6 career AV |
| 1996 | Daryl Gardener |
Baylor
Big 12
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DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 102 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1995 | Luther Elliss 2× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
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DT | DET Detroit Lions | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1994 | Shante Carver |
Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 52 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1993 | Dana Stubblefield 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Kansas
Big 12
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DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 154 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1981 | Leonard Mitchell |
Houston
Big 12
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DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 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 — 3
- 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 3 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.