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
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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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Kansas State
Big 12
7picks
Kansas State team hub
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Baylor
Big 12
5picks
Baylor team hub
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Arizona State
Big 12
4picks
Arizona State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2013
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Arizona
Big 12 · last pick 2000
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2018
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2023
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2002
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 1983
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–41 of 41 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Caleb Douglas
Missouri City, TX
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jayden Higgins
South Miami, FL
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jack Bech
Lafayette, LA
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TCU
Big 12
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaylin Noel
Kansas City, MO
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Savion Williams
Marshall, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tank Dell
Daytona Beach, FL
|
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tre Tucker
Akron, OH
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2022 |
Tyquan Thornton
Miami, FL
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2022 |
Alec Pierce
Visalia, CA
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Cincinnati
Big 12
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2020 |
Denzel Mims
Daingerfield, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jalen Hurd
Hendersonville, TN
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
James Washington
Stamford, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tre'Quan Smith
Delray Beach, FL
|
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 67 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tyler Lockett
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 178 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jaelen Strong
Philadelphia, PA
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Terrance Williams
Dallas, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2013 |
Stedman Bailey
Miramar, FL
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 38 games 7 career AV |
| 2008 |
Donnie Avery
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Houston
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jordy Nelson
1× Pro Bowl
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 151 games · 7 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 2007 |
Yamon Figurs
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 34 games 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Mike Sims-Walker
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UCF
Big 12
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2006 |
Derek Hagan
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Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 99 games 12 career AV |
| 2005 |
Chris Henry
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West Virginia
Big 12
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 55 games 16 career AV |
| 2002 | Cliff Russell |
Utah
Big 12
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WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 23 games |
| 2001 | Quincy Morgan |
Kansas State
Big 12
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2001 | Steve Smith Sr. 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
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WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 219 games · 14 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2000 | Dennis Northcutt |
Arizona
Big 12
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 144 games · 3 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2000 | Jerry Porter |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1997 | Kevin Lockett |
Kansas State
Big 12
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 86 games 15 career AV |
| 1995 | Jimmy Oliver |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Andre Coleman |
Kansas State
Big 12
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WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Reggie Rembert |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Derek Hill |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1988 | Bernard Ford |
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Vance Johnson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1985 | James Maness |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 8 games |
| 1984 | Bruce Davis |
Baylor
Big 12
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Ron Brown 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 100 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1983 | Wayne Capers |
Kansas
Big 12
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1982 | Eugene Goodlow |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 54 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1981 | John Mistler |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 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: Kansas State — 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?
Kansas State 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.