1983 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
1983 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 picks from the 1983 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 State
Big 12
9picks
Arizona State team hub
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2
Baylor
Big 12
7picks
Baylor team hub
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3
Arizona
Big 12
3picks
Arizona team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 1983
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 1983
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 1983
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 1983
|
3 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 1983
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Kansas
Big 12 · last pick 1983
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 1983
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 1983
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–38 of 38 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Gabe Rivera |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Jim Jeffcoat |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 227 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1983 | Vernon Maxwell |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | IND Baltimore Colts | 77 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Richardson |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 91 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1983 | Darryl Talley 2× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 216 games · 12 yrs as starter 73 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 | Cedric Mack |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 140 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1983 | Randy Grimes |
Baylor
Big 12
|
C | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 118 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1983 | Wayne Capers |
Kansas
Big 12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1983 | Karl Nelson |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1983 | Charles Benson |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 28 games 4 career AV |
| 1983 | Bryan Caldwell |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 8 games |
| 1983 | Greg Hill |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 79 games 8 career AV |
| 1983 | Tom Holmoe |
BYU
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 82 games 11 career AV |
| 1983 | Ron Wetzel |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 16 games |
| 1983 | Gary Lewis |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
NT | NO New Orleans Saints | 6 games |
| 1983 | Bo Metcalf |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 1 games |
| 1983 | Greg Townsend 2× Pro Bowl |
TCU
Big 12
|
DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 190 games · 7 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1983 | George Harris |
Houston
Big 12
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Darrell Patterson |
TCU
Big 12
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Alvin Moore |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
RB | IND Baltimore Colts | 58 games 6 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Black |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
P | DET Detroit Lions | 58 games 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Schultz |
Arizona
Big 12
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Kirchner |
Baylor
Big 12
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 1983 | James Durham |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Hasson Arbubakrr |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Keel |
Arizona
Big 12
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Mike Green |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 47 games · 3 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1983 | Al Gross |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 58 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1983 | Marcus Gilbert |
TCU
Big 12
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Walt Bowyer |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1983 | Anthony Hutchison |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 33 games |
| 1983 | Geff Gandy |
Baylor
Big 12
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LB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Calvin Eason |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Bucky Scribner |
Kansas
Big 12
|
P | GB Green Bay Packers | 68 games 9 career AV |
| 1983 | Mark Raugh |
West Virginia
Big 12
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TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | David Mangrum |
Baylor
Big 12
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Chuck Ehin |
BYU
Big 12
|
NT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
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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 State — 9
- 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 9 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.