1984 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
1984 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing Day 3 picks from the 1984 draft 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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1
Arizona
Big 12
5picks
Arizona team hub
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2
Houston
Big 12
5picks
Houston team hub
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3
Iowa State
Big 12
3picks
Iowa State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Arizona State
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 1984
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Utah
Big 12 · last pick 1984
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–29 of 29 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Randy Robbins |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 131 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1984 | Robert Lyles |
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1984 | Paul Fairchild |
Kansas
Big 12
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1984 | Andy Parker |
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 81 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 1984 | Allen Rice |
Baylor
Big 12
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 95 games 17 career AV |
| 1984 | Chris Washington |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1984 | Don Kern |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 25 games |
| 1984 | Eugene Lockhart |
Houston
Big 12
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 136 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1984 | John Kaiser |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 60 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Stan David |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1984 | Bruce Kallmeyer |
Kansas
Big 12
|
K | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Renwick Atkins |
Kansas
Big 12
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Bruce Reimers |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 135 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1984 | James Keyton |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Brad Anderson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Chris Brewer |
Arizona
Big 12
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Rich Hollins |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | John Thomas |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | James Spencer |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | John Chesley |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 1 games |
| 1984 | Dan Martin |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Dwayne Love |
Houston
Big 12
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Kirk Pendleton |
BYU
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Rod Fisher |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | David Roberson |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Steve Hathaway |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Byron Nelson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Donald Jordan |
Houston
Big 12
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Carl Lewis |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 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 — 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.