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 WR 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
Big 12
4picks
Arizona State team hub
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
4picks
Oklahoma State team hub
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TCU
Big 12
3picks
TCU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2016
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2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2015
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2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Arizona
Big 12 · last pick 2025
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 1981
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2009
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2015
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 1998
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–20 of 20 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Jordyn Tyson
Allen, TX
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Tetairoa McMillan
Anaheim, CA
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Arizona
Big 12
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WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Quentin Johnston
Temple, TX
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TCU
Big 12
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WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jalen Reagor
Waxahachie, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2020 |
Brandon Aiyuk
Rocklin, CA
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Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 69 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2019 |
N'Keal Harry
Chandler, AZ
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Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Corey Coleman
Richardson, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Josh Doctson
Mansfield, TX
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TCU
Big 12
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kevin White
Plainfield, NJ
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West Virginia
Big 12
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Breshad Perriman
Lithonia, GA
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UCF
Big 12
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WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2013 |
Tavon Austin
Baltimore, MD
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West Virginia
Big 12
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2012 |
Justin Blackmon
Ardmore, OK
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2012 |
Kendall Wright
Pittsburg, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dez Bryant
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2009 |
Michael Crabtree
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Texas Tech
Big 12
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 143 games · 10 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2004 |
Rashaun Woods
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Kevin Dyson |
Utah
Big 12
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WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1989 | Hart Lee Dykes |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1988 | Aaron Cox |
Arizona State
Big 12
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1981 | David Verser |
Kansas
Big 12
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 52 games 6 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 — 4
- 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 4 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.