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 101–150 of 2,705 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Jordan Phillips
Orlando, FL
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jordan James
Nashville, TN
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 3 games |
| 2025 |
Ty Hamilton
Pickerington, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Marcus Mbow
Wauwatosa, WI
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dante Trader
Delmar, DE
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
SAF | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jeffrey Bassa
West Valley City, UT
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Yahya Black
Marshall, MN
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jordan Hancock
Suwanee, GA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
SAF | BUF Buffalo Bills | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Denzel Burke
Scottsdale, AZ
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Will Howard
Downingtown, PA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jaylen Reed
Detroit, MI
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
SAF | HOU Houston Texans | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kalel Mullings
West Roxbury, MA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 9 games |
| 2025 |
Myles Hinton
Johns Creek, GA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
OT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Luke Newman
Bloomfield Hills, MI
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kobe King
Detroit, MI
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ajani Cornelius
New York, NY
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Kain Medrano
Pueblo, CO
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Robert Longerbeam
Alexandria, VA
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jay Toia
Inglewood, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Jack Nelson
Stoughton, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
OT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Thomas Fidone
Council Bluffs, IA
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 7 games |
| 2025 |
Jonah Monheim
Moorpark, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
OL | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Cody Lindenberg
Anoka, MN
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
LB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kyonte Hamilton
District Heights, MD
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DL | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Carson Bruener
Woodinville, WA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kurtis Rourke
Oakville, ON
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Hunter Wohler
Muskego, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
SAF | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Kyle Monangai
Roseland, NJ
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 17 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mason Richman
Leawood, KS
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
OL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 2 games |
| 2025 |
Tez Johnson
Pinson, AL
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kaden Prather
Montgomery Village, MD
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Tommy Akingbesote
Largo, MD
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Moliki Matavao
Henderson, NV
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 6 games |
| 2025 |
Connor Colby
Cedar Rapids, IA
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
OL | SF San Francisco 49ers | 13 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Luke Lachey
Columbus, OH
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Caleb Williams
Washington, DC
|
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2024 |
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Philadelphia, PA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2024 |
Michael Penix
Tampa, FL
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Rome Odunze
Las Vegas, NV
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2024 |
J.J. McCarthy
La Grange Park, IL
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 10 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Waldorf, MD
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Bo Nix
Pinson, AL
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2024 |
Laiatu Latu
Sacramento, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Troy Fautanu
Henderson, NV
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
OL | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Chop Robinson
Germantown, MD
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 32 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ja'Lynn Polk
Lufkin, TX
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Cooper DeJean
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2024 |
Max Melton
Mays Landing, NJ
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 27 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jackson Powers-Johnson
Draper, UT
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tyler Nubin
Saint Charles, IL
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 26 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 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.