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 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
18picks
Arizona State team hub
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2
Oklahoma State
Big 12
12picks
Oklahoma State team hub
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3
BYU
Big 12
10picks
BYU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 2021
|
10 | 10 | 110% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
10 | 10 | 660% | 0 | 5 |
| 6 |
Arizona
Big 12 · last pick 2025
|
9 | 9 | 111% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 2016
|
9 | 9 | 111% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
8 | 8 | 225% | 1 | 4 |
| 9 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 2016
|
8 | 8 | 225% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
7 | 7 | 114% | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |
UCF
Big 12 · last pick 2026
|
5 | 5 | 120% | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |
Kansas State
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
4 | 4 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 2008
|
3 | 3 | 267% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 2022
|
1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 2023
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 115 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
David Bailey
Irvine, CA
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
OLB | NYJ New York Jets | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jordyn Tyson
Allen, TX
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Spencer Fano
Spanish Fork, UT
|
Utah
Big 12
|
OT | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Max Iheanachor
Los Angeles, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
OT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Malachi Lawrence
Louisville, KY
|
UCF
Big 12
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Caleb Lomu
Gilbert, AZ
|
Utah
Big 12
|
OT | NE New England Patriots | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Tetairoa McMillan
Anaheim, CA
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jordan Morgan
Marana, AZ
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
OL | GB Green Bay Packers | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tyree Wilson
New London, TX
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
OLB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Will McDonald
Pewaukee, WI
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Quentin Johnston
Temple, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dalton Kincaid
1× Pro Bowl
|
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2023 |
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Kansas City, MO
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 34 games 4 career AV |
| 2022 |
Sauce Gardner
2× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2022 |
Devin Lloyd
1× Pro Bowl
|
Utah
Big 12
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2021 |
Zach Wilson
Draper, UT
|
BYU
Big 12
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 38 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2021 |
Payton Turner
Houston, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jalen Reagor
Waxahachie, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2020 |
Brandon Aiyuk
Rocklin, CA
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 69 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jordyn Brooks
1× All-Pro
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 97 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jeff Gladney
New Boston, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ed Oliver
Houston, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2019 |
L.J. Collier
Munday, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2019 |
N'Keal Harry
Chandler, AZ
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mike Hughes
New Bern, NC
|
UCF
Big 12
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 99 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2017 |
Patrick Mahomes
2× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 126 games · 8 yrs as starter 115 career AV |
| 2017 |
Garett Bolles
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Utah
Big 12
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 133 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2016 |
Karl Joseph
Orlando, FL
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
S | LV Oakland Raiders | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2016 |
Corey Coleman
Richardson, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Josh Doctson
Mansfield, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
William Jackson III
Houston, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
CB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 75 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kevin White
Plainfield, NJ
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Breshad Perriman
Lithonia, GA
|
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2015 |
Damarious Randall
Pensacola, FL
|
Arizona State
Big 12
|
S | GB Green Bay Packers | 75 games · 5 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2014 |
Blake Bortles
Oviedo, FL
|
UCF
Big 12
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2014 |
Justin Gilbert
Huntsville, TX
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jason Verrett
1× Pro Bowl
|
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2013 |
Ezekiel Ansah
1× Pro Bowl
|
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2013 |
Tavon Austin
Baltimore, MD
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2013 |
D.J. Hayden
Houston, TX
|
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2013 |
Star Lotulelei
South Jordan, UT
|
Utah
Big 12
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2012 |
Robert Griffin III
1× Pro Bowl
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2012 |
Justin Blackmon
Ardmore, OK
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2012 |
Bruce Irvin
Walnut, CA
|
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 140 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2012 |
Kendall Wright
Pittsburg, TX
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brandon Weeden
Edmond, OK
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2011 |
Phil Taylor
Clinton, MD
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2011 |
Danny Watkins
Kelowna, BC
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2010 |
Russell Okung
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dez Bryant
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 61 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 — 18
- 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 18 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.