1989 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
1989 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 1989 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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West Virginia
Big 12
8picks
West Virginia team hub
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2
Arizona
Big 12
5picks
Arizona team hub
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3
TCU
Big 12
4picks
TCU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
BYU
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Houston
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Baylor
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Cincinnati
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma State
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 1 | 0 |
| 9 |
Arizona State
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Iowa State
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Texas Tech
Big 12 · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–32 of 32 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Barry Sanders HOF 6× All-Pro 10× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 120 career AV |
| 1989 | Hart Lee Dykes |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1989 | Joe Tofflemire |
Arizona
Big 12
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Billy Joe Tolliver |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 79 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Derek Hill |
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1989 | Mitchell Benson |
TCU
Big 12
|
NT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 41 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | John Hunter |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Ray Crockett |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 214 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1989 | Stan Petry |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Brad Henke |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 2 games |
| 1989 | Andrew Stewart |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Rob Woods |
Arizona
Big 12
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Johnnie Jackson |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 54 games 10 career AV |
| 1989 | Glenn Montgomery |
Houston
Big 12
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1989 | Bo Orlando |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 129 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Craig Taylor |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 36 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Undra Johnson |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 6 games |
| 1989 | Chris Parker |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Chris Asbeck |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | A.B. Brown |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 33 games |
| 1989 | Rodney Rice |
BYU
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Warren Wheat |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Alvoid Mays |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 74 games 10 career AV |
| 1989 | Scott Kirby |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Pat Marlatt |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Jason Phillips |
Houston
Big 12
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Chris Becker |
TCU
Big 12
|
P | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Joe Henderson |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | John Simpson |
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Brian Smider |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Dana Wells |
Arizona
Big 12
|
NT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 1989 | Scott Ankrom |
TCU
Big 12
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WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 10 games |
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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: West Virginia — 8
- 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?
West Virginia leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 8 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.