Big Ten programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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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
Showing QB picks out of the Big Ten · 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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USC
Big Ten
15picks
USC team hub
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Ohio State
Big Ten
14picks
Ohio State team hub
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Washington
Big Ten
14picks
Washington team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
12 | 6 | 217% | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2024
|
10 | 2 | 440% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
10 | 4 | 330% | 1 | 2 |
| 7 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
8 | 1 | 112% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 2026
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8 | 2 | 112% | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2020
|
7 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2016
|
7 | 0 | 114% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
7 | 1 | 229% | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 1991
|
5 | 0 | 240% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2012
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5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2019
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2026
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 133 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
Kellen Clemens
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2005 |
Kyle Orton
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 87 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2005 |
Matt Cassel
1× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2004 |
Craig Krenzel
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jim Sorgi
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 16 games 5 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jeff Smoker
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
John Navarre
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 2 games |
| 2004 |
Cody Pickett
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Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 |
Carson Palmer
3× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 182 games · 12 yrs as starter 107 career AV |
| 2003 | Drew Henson |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 9 games |
| 2003 | Brooks Bollinger |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2003 | Gibran Hamdan |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 1 games |
| 2002 | Joey Harrington |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 81 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2002 | Steve Bellisari |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | Drew Brees HOF 1× All-Pro 13× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 287 games · 19 yrs as starter 167 career AV |
| 2001 | Marques Tuiasosopo |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Mike McMahon |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 29 games 6 career AV |
| 2001 | A.J. Feeley |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Tom Brady 3× All-Pro 15× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
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QB | NE New England Patriots | 335 games · 21 yrs as starter 184 career AV |
| 1999 | Akili Smith |
Oregon
Big Ten
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QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1999 | Cade McNown |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1999 | Brock Huard |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1999 | Joe Germaine |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Brian Griese 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
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QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1997 | Tony Graziani |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 18 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Wally Richardson |
Penn State
Big Ten
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QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 1 games |
| 1996 | Tony Banks |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1996 | Bobby Hoying |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1996 | Kyle Wachholtz |
USC
Big Ten
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QB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Kerry Collins 2× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 198 games · 11 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1995 | Todd Collins |
Michigan
Big Ten
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QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1995 | Rob Johnson |
USC
Big Ten
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QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1994 | Jim Miller |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 37 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1993 | Billy Joe Hobert |
Washington
Big Ten
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QB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 29 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Mark Brunell 3× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
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QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 193 games · 11 yrs as starter 96 career AV |
| 1993 | Elvis Grbac 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
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QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 105 games · 4 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1993 | Trent Green 2× Pro Bowl |
Indiana
Big Ten
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QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 120 games · 7 yrs as starter 94 career AV |
| 1992 | Tommy Maddox |
UCLA
Big Ten
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QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1992 | Tony Sacca |
Penn State
Big Ten
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QB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 2 games |
| 1992 | Kent Graham |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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QB | NYG New York Giants | 81 games · 1 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1992 | Keithen McCant |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Matt Rodgers |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Todd Marinovich |
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 8 games 3 career AV |
| 1991 | Scott Zolak |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 55 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Bill Musgrave |
Oregon
Big Ten
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QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Pat O'Hara |
USC
Big Ten
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QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Neil O'Donnell 1× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1990 | Cary Conklin |
Washington
Big Ten
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QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Gerry Gdowski |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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QB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Troy Aikman HOF 6× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
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QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 165 games · 12 yrs as starter 96 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: USC — 15
- 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?
USC leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 15 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.