1985 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
1985 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 1985 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
BYU
Big 12
5picks
BYU team hub
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3
Oklahoma State
Big 12
5picks
Oklahoma State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Arizona State
Big 12 · last pick 1985
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 1985
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 1985
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
TCU
Big 12 · last pick 1985
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 1985
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
West Virginia
Big 12 · last pick 1985
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3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 1985
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–34 of 34 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Trevor Matich |
BYU
Big 12
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 148 games 16 career AV |
| 1985 | Vance Johnson |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1985 | Simon Fletcher |
Houston
Big 12
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 172 games · 9 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1985 | Ervin Randle |
Baylor
Big 12
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 105 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1985 | Sean Thomas |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 11 games |
| 1985 | James Maness |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 8 games |
| 1985 | Audray McMillian 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 123 games · 2 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1985 | Kevin Hancock |
Baylor
Big 12
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 1 games |
| 1985 | Doug Allen |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Ron Wolfley 4× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
RB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 145 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Kyle Morrell |
BYU
Big 12
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Dwayne Jiles |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 61 games 7 career AV |
| 1985 | Brian Noble |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1985 | Louis Wong |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Tracy Henderson |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Lee Johnson |
BYU
Big 12
|
P | TEN Houston Oilers | 259 games 25 career AV |
| 1985 | Rusty Hilger |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
QB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1985 | Jamie Harris |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
KR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Joe Walter |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 166 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1985 | Jim Herrmann |
BYU
Big 12
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Phil Freeman |
Arizona
Big 12
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 1985 | Matt Monger |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 56 games 6 career AV |
| 1985 | Dan Sharp |
TCU
Big 12
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 9 games |
| 1985 | Joe Drake |
Arizona
Big 12
|
NT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Adam Hinds |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Pat Coryatt |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | John Conner |
Arizona
Big 12
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Willie Drewrey |
West Virginia
Big 12
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WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 128 games 11 career AV |
| 1985 | Brad White |
Texas Tech
Big 12
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DE | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | David Wood |
Arizona
Big 12
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DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Jim Meyer |
Arizona State
Big 12
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Bryant Winn |
Houston
Big 12
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LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Raymond Polk |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
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DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Paul Woodside |
West Virginia
Big 12
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K | BUF Buffalo Bills | 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.