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 ST 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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Arizona
Big 12
5picks
Arizona team hub
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Arizona State
Big 12
3picks
Arizona State team hub
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Kansas
Big 12
3picks
Kansas team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 2001
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2016
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2019
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2009
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2009
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 1985
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 1989
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 1982
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–23 of 23 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Tyler Loop
Lucas, TX
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Arizona
Big 12
|
K | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Mitch Wishnowsky
Perth
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Utah
Big 12
|
P | SF San Francisco 49ers | 105 games · 3 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2019 |
Matt Gay
1× Pro Bowl
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Utah
Big 12
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K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 102 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2017 |
Zane Gonzalez
Deer Park, TX
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Arizona State
Big 12
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K | CLE Cleveland Browns | 78 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jimmy Landes
Tyler, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
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LS | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2009 |
Kevin Huber
1× Pro Bowl
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
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P | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 216 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2009 |
Pat McAfee
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
K | IND Indianapolis Colts | 127 games 18 career AV |
| 2007 |
Daniel Sepulveda
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Baylor
Big 12
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P | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 52 games 7 career AV |
| 2007 |
Nick Folk
1× Pro Bowl
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Arizona
Big 12
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K | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 258 games · 3 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2001 | Owen Pochman |
BYU
Big 12
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K | NE New England Patriots | 16 games -2 career AV |
| 1990 | John Nies |
Arizona
Big 12
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P | BUF Buffalo Bills | 4 games |
| 1989 | Chris Becker |
TCU
Big 12
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P | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Ruben Rodriguez |
Arizona
Big 12
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P | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 53 games 7 career AV |
| 1986 | Max Zendejas |
Arizona
Big 12
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K | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 1985 | Lee Johnson |
BYU
Big 12
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P | TEN Houston Oilers | 259 games 25 career AV |
| 1985 | Jamie Harris |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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KR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Jim Meyer |
Arizona State
Big 12
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Paul Woodside |
West Virginia
Big 12
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K | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Bruce Kallmeyer |
Kansas
Big 12
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K | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mike Black |
Arizona State
Big 12
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P | DET Detroit Lions | 58 games 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Bucky Scribner |
Kansas
Big 12
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | 68 games 9 career AV |
| 1982 | Maury Buford |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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P | LAC San Diego Chargers | 136 games 16 career AV |
| 1980 | Mike Hubach |
Kansas
Big 12
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P | NE New England Patriots | 21 games 2 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 — 5
- 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 5 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.