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
284picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
USC
Big Ten
252picks
USC team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
248picks
Penn State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
231 | 37 | 2611% | 3 | 76 |
| 5 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
203 | 20 | 178% | 2 | 14 |
| 6 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
191 | 26 | 147% | 0 | 46 |
| 7 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
180 | 24 | 2212% | 3 | 33 |
| 8 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
164 | 20 | 2415% | 1 | 42 |
| 9 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
164 | 22 | 2012% | 1 | 31 |
| 10 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
153 | 20 | 138% | 0 | 47 |
| 11 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
147 | 17 | 1410% | 1 | 18 |
| 12 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
113 | 9 | 1614% | 0 | 25 |
| 13 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
100 | 6 | 1414% | 2 | 17 |
| 14 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
89 | 5 | 44% | 0 | 21 |
| 15 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
71 | 6 | 34% | 0 | 17 |
| 16 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
63 | 6 | 46% | 0 | 13 |
| 17 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
52 | 3 | 48% | 0 | 12 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 2,705 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Malik Benson
Lansing, KS
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Alex Harkey
Austin, TX
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Anterio Thompson
Dubuque, IA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Matt Gulbin
Wilton, CT
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
OL | WAS Washington Commanders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Ryan Eckley
Lithia, FL
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
P | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Caden Curry
Greenwood, IN
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
TJ Hall
Fresno, CA
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
CB | NO New Orleans Saints | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Athan Kaliakmanis
Antioch, IL
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Ethan Onianwa
Katy, TX
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Zach Durfee
Dawson, MN
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Max Llewellyn
Urbandale, IA
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Deven Eastern
Shakopee, MN
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Aiden Fisher
Fredericksburg, VA
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Rayshaun Benny
Detroit, MI
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Evan Beerntsen
De Pere, WI
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
OL | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Abdul Carter
Philadelphia, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mason Graham
Anaheim, CA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Colston Loveland
Gooding, ID
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kenneth Grant
Merrillville, IN
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyler Warren
1× Pro Bowl
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2025 |
Emeka Egbuka
Steilacoom, WA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2025 |
Derrick Harmon
Detroit, MI
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Donovan Jackson
Bellaire, TX
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyleik Williams
Manassas, VA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josh Conerly
Seattle, WA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | WAS Washington Commanders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josh Simmons
San Diego, CA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 8 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Carson Schwesinger
Westlake Village, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Quinshon Judkins
Pike Road, AL
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
TreVeyon Henderson
Hopewell, VA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 17 games 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
JT Tuimoloau
Edgewood, WA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Terrance Ferguson
Littleton, CO
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Will Johnson
Detroit, MI
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 12 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Aireontae Ersery
Kansas City, MO
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Oluwafemi Oladejo
Elk Grove, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jordan Burch
Columbia, SC
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Justin Walley
Diberville, MS
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
CB | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Kevin Winston
Columbia, MD
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
SAF | TEN Tennessee Titans | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kaleb Johnson
Hamilton, OH
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jamaree Caldwell
Newberry, SC
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josaiah Stewart
Everett, MA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dillon Gabriel
Mililani, HI
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 10 games |
| 2025 |
Jaylin Smith
Palmdale, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 4 games |
| 2025 |
Tai Felton
Ashburn, VA
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 17 games |
| 2025 |
Ty Robinson
Gilbert, AZ
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
CJ West
La Grange Park, IL
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Cody Simon
Jersey City, NJ
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Woody Marks
Atlanta, GA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
RB | HOU Houston Texans | 16 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Lathan Ransom
Tucson, AZ
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
SAF | CAR Carolina Panthers | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jack Sawyer
Pickerington, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ruben Hyppolite
Hollywood, FL
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 7 games 1 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 — 284
- 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 284 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.