Big Ten 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 Ten 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
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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
Ohio State
Big Ten
78picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Penn State
Big Ten
72picks
Penn State team hub
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3
Michigan
Big Ten
69picks
Michigan team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
69 | 0 | 1014% | 0 | 13 |
| 5 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
55 | 0 | 713% | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
51 | 0 | 918% | 2 | 2 |
| 7 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
46 | 0 | 715% | 1 | 12 |
| 8 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
45 | 0 | 613% | 0 | 9 |
| 9 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
40 | 0 | 410% | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
37 | 0 | 514% | 0 | 7 |
| 11 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
29 | 0 | 1034% | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
28 | 0 | 414% | 0 | 4 |
| 13 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
23 | 0 | 835% | 1 | 2 |
| 14 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
19 | 0 | 15% | 0 | 3 |
| 15 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2024
|
14 | 0 | 214% | 0 | 2 |
| 16 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
13 | 0 | 215% | 0 | 7 |
| 17 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2026
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8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 451–500 of 696 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Chris Floyd |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 42 games |
| 1998 | Rashaan Shehee |
Washington
Big Ten
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | Brian Griese 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1997 | Nathan Davis |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 6 games |
| 1997 | Rob Kelly |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 60 games 8 career AV |
| 1997 | Jerry Wunsch |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 113 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1997 | John Allred |
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 53 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Jared Tomich |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1997 | Corey Dillon 4× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 150 games · 9 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 1997 | Mike Minter |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1997 | Kim Herring |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1997 | Sedrick Shaw |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 1997 | Bob Sapp |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 1 games |
| 1997 | Adam Treu |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
C | LV Oakland Raiders | 155 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1997 | Rod Payne |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 6 games |
| 1997 | Paul Wiggins |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 1997 | Ty Howard |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 37 games 4 career AV |
| 1997 | Brett Conway |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
K | GB Green Bay Packers | 51 games 7 career AV |
| 1997 | Mike Vrabel 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 206 games · 10 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1997 | Kenny Wheaton |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Amani Toomer |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 190 games · 10 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1996 | Mike Alstott 3× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 158 games · 9 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1996 | Lawyer Milloy 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 234 games · 14 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1996 | Marco Battaglia |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 96 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1996 | Tony Banks |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1996 | Muhsin Muhammad 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 202 games · 12 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1996 | Israel Ifeanyi |
USC
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 3 games |
| 1996 | Bobby Engram |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 176 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1996 | Ernie Conwell |
Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1996 | Johnny McWilliams |
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 74 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1996 | Terry Killens |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 97 games 8 career AV |
| 1996 | Robert Barr |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Karim Abdul-Jabbar |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 61 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1996 | Scott Slutzker |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 41 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Bobby Hoying |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1996 | Mike Flanagan 1× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
C | GB Green Bay Packers | 121 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1996 | Jon Witman |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 85 games · 3 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1996 | Tyrone Williams |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 120 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1995 | Matt O'Dwyer |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1995 | Cory Raymer |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | WAS Washington Commanders | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1995 | Zach Wiegert |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | 145 games · 10 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1995 | Brian DeMarco |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1995 | Todd Collins |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1995 | Terrell Fletcher |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 111 games 22 career AV |
| 1995 | Andrew Greene |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Shane Hannah |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Chris Sanders |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 97 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1995 | Brian Williams |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1995 | Mike Verstegen |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Marlon Kerner |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games 6 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: Ohio State — 78
- 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?
Ohio State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 78 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.