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 TE 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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Penn State
Big Ten
19picks
Penn State team hub
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Iowa
Big Ten
18picks
Iowa team hub
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Michigan
Big Ten
18picks
Michigan team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
15 | 1 | 17% | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 2015
|
14 | 0 | 214% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2024
|
13 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
13 | 0 | 215% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
12 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 5 |
| 9 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
10 | 2 | 110% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
9 | 1 | 333% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
9 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
6 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 14 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2015
|
6 | 0 | 117% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2026
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 17 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2012
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 180 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Fox Island, WA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2014 |
C.J. Fiedorowicz
Johnsburg, IL
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ted Bolser
Cincinnati, OH
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Dion Sims
Detroit, MI
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2013 |
D.C. Jefferson
Winter Haven, FL
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 4 games |
| 2012 |
Drake Dunsmore
Lenexa, KS
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
David Paulson
Auburn, WA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Lance Kendricks
Milwaukee, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 137 games · 6 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jordan Cameron
1× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2010 |
Ed Dickson
Bellflower, CA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 134 games · 7 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2010 |
Tony Moeaki
Wheaton, IL
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2010 |
Garrett Graham
Brick, NJ
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 60 games · 2 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2010 |
Andrew Quarless
Uniondale, NY
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 60 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2010 |
Anthony McCoy
Fresno, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2010 |
Mickey Shuler
Enola, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 10 games |
| 2009 |
Travis Beckum
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 48 games 2 career AV |
| 2009 |
Brandon Myers
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 115 games · 5 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2009 |
Dan Gronkowski
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2008 |
Dustin Keller
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 72 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2008 |
Fred Davis
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USC
Big Ten
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 72 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2008 |
Kellen Davis
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 125 games · 4 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2007 |
Matt Spaeth
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 123 games · 6 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Scott Chandler
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2007 |
Dante Rosario
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 122 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2007 |
Tyler Ecker
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Clark Harris
1× Pro Bowl
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 206 games 11 career AV |
| 2006 |
Vernon Davis
2× Pro Bowl
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 198 games · 11 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2006 |
Marcedes Lewis
1× Pro Bowl
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 290 games · 15 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2006 |
Dominique Byrd
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USC
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 17 games |
| 2006 |
Owen Daniels
2× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jason Pociask
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 4 games |
| 2006 |
Charles Davis
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Tim Massaquoi
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11 games |
| 2005 |
Tony Jackson
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Ben Hartsock
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 131 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2004 |
Matt Kranchick
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 games |
| 2004 |
Jeff Dugan
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 79 games 2 career AV |
| 2004 | Erik Jensen |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2003 | Dallas Clark 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 143 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2003 | Bennie Joppru |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 19 games |
| 2003 | L.J. Smith |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2003 | Mike Seidman |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 43 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | George Wrighster |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 67 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2002 | Jerramy Stevens |
Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 121 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Chris Baker |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 131 games · 5 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2002 | Justin Peelle |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 151 games · 4 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2002 | Darnell Sanders |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2002 | John Gilmore |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 145 games · 2 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Mark Anelli |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 2 games |
| 2002 | Bryan Fletcher |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | CHI Chicago Bears | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
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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: Penn State — 19
- 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?
Penn State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 19 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.