Big 12 programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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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
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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
7picks
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Utah
Big 12
6picks
Utah team hub
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BYU
Big 12
5picks
BYU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2022
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Arizona State
Big 12 · last pick 2000
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 1999
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2005
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2019
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2024
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2008
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2016
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2008
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–47 of 47 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Tanner Koziol
Bloomingdale, IL
|
Houston
Big 12
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Joe Royer
Cincinnati, OH
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Carsen Ryan
Orem, UT
|
BYU
Big 12
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Dallen Bentley
Taylorsville, UT
|
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Caleb Lohner
Flower Mound, TX
|
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Jared Wiley
Temple, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 12 games |
| 2024 |
Tanner McLachlan
Lethbridge, AB
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 2 games |
| 2023 |
Josh Whyle
Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
Charlie Kolar
Norman, OK
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 47 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Trevon Wesco
Martinsburg, WV
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 2016 | Rico Gathers |
Baylor
Big 12
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games |
| 2012 |
Adrien Robinson
Indianapolis, IN
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 19 games |
| 2010 |
Dennis Pitta
Moorpark, CA
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BYU
Big 12
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2010 |
Fendi Onobun
Houston, TX
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Arizona
Big 12
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 4 games |
| 2008 |
Derek Fine
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Kansas
Big 12
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TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2008 |
Mike Merritt
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UCF
Big 12
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Brent Celek
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 175 games · 9 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2005 |
Billy Bajema
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 120 games · 4 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Michael Gaines
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UCF
Big 12
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2002 | Mike Banks |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 18 games |
| 2001 | Brandon Manumaleuna |
Arizona
Big 12
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 158 games · 7 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2001 | Tevita Ofahengaue |
BYU
Big 12
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Brian Jennings 2× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 208 games |
| 1999 | Mike Lucky |
Arizona
Big 12
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TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 46 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Justin Swift |
Kansas State
Big 12
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TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 49 games 2 career AV |
| 1998 | Alonzo Mayes |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 37 games · 2 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1998 | Rodrick Monroe |
Cincinnati
Big 12
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TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 9 games |
| 1997 | Itula Mili |
BYU
Big 12
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TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 114 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1996 | Lovett Purnell |
West Virginia
Big 12
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TE | NE New England Patriots | 36 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Henry Lusk |
Utah
Big 12
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TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | Kurt Haws |
Utah
Big 12
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TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 6 games |
| 1994 | Roderick Lewis |
Arizona
Big 12
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TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1993 | Rich Griffith |
Arizona
Big 12
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TE | NE New England Patriots | 90 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Russ Campbell |
Kansas State
Big 12
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TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 games |
| 1991 | Chris Smith |
BYU
Big 12
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TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Mike Busch |
Iowa State
Big 12
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TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Carl Hilton |
Houston
Big 12
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 36 games |
| 1985 | Dan Sharp |
TCU
Big 12
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 9 games |
| 1984 | Andy Parker |
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 81 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 1984 | Don Kern |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 25 games |
| 1984 | John Chesley |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 1 games |
| 1983 | Ron Wetzel |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 16 games |
| 1983 | Mark Keel |
Arizona
Big 12
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TE | NE New England Patriots | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Raugh |
West Virginia
Big 12
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TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Dan Johnson |
Iowa State
Big 12
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TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 66 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1981 | Steve Folsom |
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1980 | Eddy Whitley |
Kansas State
Big 12
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TE | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
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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 — 7
- 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 7 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.