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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Michigan
Big Ten
47picks
Michigan team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
47picks
Penn State team hub
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Ohio State
Big Ten
46picks
Ohio State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
45 | 10 | 716% | 0 | 8 |
| 5 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
45 | 9 | 49% | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
42 | 17 | 819% | 3 | 7 |
| 7 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
37 | 2 | 38% | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
37 | 5 | 38% | 0 | 6 |
| 9 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
28 | 3 | 414% | 1 | 6 |
| 10 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
26 | 2 | 14% | 0 | 5 |
| 11 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
25 | 3 | 416% | 0 | 11 |
| 12 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
19 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 13 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
18 | 0 | 211% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2024
|
17 | 1 | 212% | 0 | 4 |
| 15 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
16 | 2 | 16% | 0 | 4 |
| 16 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
12 | 3 | 217% | 0 | 4 |
| 17 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2010
|
6 | 1 | 117% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–200 of 513 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
Nick Mondek
Naperville, IL
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
David Molk
Lemont, IL
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Marcel Jones
Phoenix, AZ
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
OL | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Tyron Smith
2× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 171 games · 12 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2011 |
Gabe Carimi
Cottage Grove, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
Stefen Wisniewski
Bridgeville, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | LV Oakland Raiders | 139 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2011 |
John Moffitt
Guilford, CT
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
James Brewer
Indianapolis, IN
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Julian Vandervelde
Davenport, IA
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Keith Williams
Florissant, MO
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 2011 |
Stephen Schilling
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 26 games 5 career AV |
| 2011 |
Bill Nagy
Hudson, OH
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 4 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Anthony Davis
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2010 |
Bryan Bulaga
Crystal Lake, IL
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 126 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2010 |
Rodger Saffold
2× Pro Bowl
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 176 games · 11 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 2010 |
Charles Brown
Chino Hills, CA
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2010 |
Bruce Campbell
Hamden, CT
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kyle Calloway
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 2009 |
Max Unger
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 130 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2009 |
Kraig Urbik
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 100 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2009 |
Rich Ohrnberger
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2009 |
Seth Olsen
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 14 games 3 career AV |
| 2009 |
Fenuki Tupou
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2009 |
Matt Slauson
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 116 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2009 |
A.Q. Shipley
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 110 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2009 |
Lydon Murtha
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2009 |
Jaimie Thomas
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jake Long
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2008 |
Sam Baker
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2008 |
Chilo Rachal
|
USC
Big Ten
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jeremy Zuttah
1× Pro Bowl
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 131 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2008 |
Carl Nicks
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 73 games · 4 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2008 |
Geoff Schwartz
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2008 | Kirk Barton |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 1 games |
| 2007 |
Joe Thomas
HOF
6× All-Pro
10× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 167 games · 10 yrs as starter 85 career AV |
| 2007 |
Levi Brown
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 81 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2007 |
Ryan Kalil
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
C | CAR Carolina Panthers | 155 games · 9 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2007 |
Marshal Yanda
2× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 177 games · 10 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 2007 |
Uche Nwaneri
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2007 |
Cameron Stephenson
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Doug Datish
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Michael Otto
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 62 games 7 career AV |
| 2007 |
Mike Elgin
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Nick Mangold
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | NYJ New York Jets | 164 games · 11 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 2006 |
Winston Justice
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2006 | Deuce Lutui |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 101 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2006 |
Isaac Sowells
|
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Joe Toledo
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Rob Sims
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2006 |
Greg Eslinger
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Michigan — 47
- 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?
Michigan leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 47 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.