Big Ten NFL Draft Picks by School

College Football

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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SEC 2,760

Big Ten 2,705

ACC 2,192

Big 12 1,365

Mountain West 558

American 366

FBS Ind. 278

MAC 225

Sun Belt 211

Conference USA 199

SWAC 176

Pac-12 168

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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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College programs ranked by NFL draft picks produced
#	School	Picks	Pro Bowlers	HOF	Last 10
4	USC Big Ten · last pick 2026	127	54%	0	19
5	Michigan Big Ten · last pick 2026	125	76%	0	37
6	UCLA Big Ten · last pick 2025	111	55%	0	20
7	Washington Big Ten · last pick 2026	110	33%	0	22
8	Wisconsin Big Ten · last pick 2025	105	66%	0	22
9	Michigan State Big Ten · last pick 2026	102	66%	1	14
10	Iowa Big Ten · last pick 2026	98	88%	0	24
11	Oregon Big Ten · last pick 2026	93	11%	0	29
12	Maryland Big Ten · last pick 2025	75	34%	0	18
13	Minnesota Big Ten · last pick 2026	71	23%	0	13
14	Purdue Big Ten · last pick 2025	71	23%	0	14
15	Northwestern Big Ten · last pick 2026	49	24%	0	9
16	Indiana Big Ten · last pick 2026	46	24%	0	12
17	Rutgers Big Ten · last pick 2026	35	13%	0	10

2026 first round

The newest names off the board and the schools that sent them.

#1 Fernando Mendoza QB · Indiana LV
#2 David Bailey OLB · Texas Tech NYJ
#3 Jeremiyah Love RB · Notre Dame ARI
#4 Carnell Tate WR · Ohio State TEN
#5 Arvell Reese LB · Ohio State NYG
#6 Mansoor Delane CB · LSU KC
#7 Sonny Styles LB · Ohio State WAS
#8 Jordyn Tyson WR · Arizona State NO
#9 Spencer Fano OT · Utah CLE
#10 Francis Mauigoa OT · Miami NYG

Full 2026 draft class

Draft insights

Most picks all-time
Penn State — 140
0 first-rounders and 5 players who made a Pro Bowl.
Most picks since 2017
Alabama — 95
Leads all programs across the last 10 drafts.
Top conference
SEC — 2,760 picks
Measured on today's conference alignment across every draft since 1980.
Most-drafted first-round position
DB — 181 picks
Across all first rounds in the database.

Draft pick explorer

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NFL draft picks with college, position, drafting team, and career outcome
Pick	Player	College	Pos	NFL team	Career
2021 #185 · Rd 6	Nick Niemann Sycamore, IL	Iowa Big Ten	LB	LAC Los Angeles Chargers	71 games 5 career AV
2021 #189 · Rd 6	Marlon Tuipulotu Independence, OR	USC Big Ten	DL	PHI Philadelphia Eagles	33 games 2 career AV
2021 #202 · Rd 6	Chris Evans Indianapolis, IN	Michigan Big Ten	RB	CIN Cincinnati Bengals	34 games 2 career AV
2021 #211 · Rd 6	Demetric Felton Temecula, CA	UCLA Big Ten	RB	CLE Cleveland Browns	24 games 2 career AV
2021 #213 · Rd 6	Rachad Wildgoose Miramar, FL	Wisconsin Big Ten	CB	BUF Buffalo Bills	20 games 2 career AV
2021 #214 · Rd 6	Cole Van Lanen Green Bay, WI	Wisconsin Big Ten	OL	GB Green Bay Packers	51 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV
2021 #215 · Rd 6	Brady Breeze Lake Oswego, OR	Oregon Big Ten	S	TEN Tennessee Titans	11 games
2021 #225 · Rd 6	Camaron Cheeseman New Albany, OH	Michigan Big Ten	LS	WAS Washington Commanders	48 games 3 career AV
2021 #228 · Rd 6	Thomas Graham Rancho Cucamonga, CA	Oregon Big Ten	CB	CHI Chicago Bears	12 games
2021 #233 · Rd 7	Jake Funk Gaithersburg, MD	Maryland Big Ten	RB	LAR Los Angeles Rams	20 games
2021 #238 · Rd 7	Matt Farniok Sioux Falls, SD	Nebraska Big Ten	G	DAL Dallas Cowboys	19 games 2 career AV
2021 #239 · Rd 7	Jonathon Cooper Gahanna, OH	Ohio State Big Ten	DE	DEN Denver Broncos	81 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2021 #246 · Rd 7	Shaka Toney Philadelphia, PA	Penn State Big Ten	DE	WAS Washington Commanders	26 games 2 career AV
2021 #247 · Rd 7	Michal Menet Birdsboro, PA	Penn State Big Ten	OL	ARI Arizona Cardinals	No regular-season snaps
2021 #248 · Rd 7	Will Fries Cranford, NJ	Penn State Big Ten	OL	IND Indianapolis Colts	58 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2020 #110 · Rd 4	Darnay Holmes Pasadena, CA	UCLA Big Ten	CB	NYG New York Giants	83 games 8 career AV
2020 #112 · Rd 4	Joshua Kelley Lancaster, CA	UCLA Big Ten	RB	LAC Los Angeles Chargers	57 games 9 career AV
2020 #122 · Rd 4	Jacob Eason Lake Stevens, WA	Washington Big Ten	QB	IND Indianapolis Colts	2 games
2020 #124 · Rd 4	Anthony McFarland Jr. Hyattsville, MD	Maryland Big Ten	RB	PIT Pittsburgh Steelers	17 games 1 career AV
2020 #132 · Rd 4	Troy Dye Norco, CA	Oregon Big Ten	LB	MIN Minnesota Vikings	93 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV
2020 #136 · Rd 4	Brycen Hopkins Nashville, TN	Purdue Big Ten	TE	LAR Los Angeles Rams	39 games 2 career AV
2020 #137 · Rd 4	Josiah Scott Hamilton, OH	Michigan State Big Ten	CB	JAX Jacksonville Jaguars	39 games 3 career AV
2020 #141 · Rd 4	John Reid Mount Laurel, NJ	Penn State Big Ten	CB	HOU Houston Texans	27 games 2 career AV
2020 #143 · Rd 4	Ben Bredeson Hartland, WI	Michigan Big Ten	G	BAL Baltimore Ravens	73 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV
2020 #146 · Rd 4	Tyler Biadasz 1× Pro Bowl	Wisconsin Big Ten	C	DAL Dallas Cowboys	92 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV
2020 #150 · Rd 5	Shane Lemieux Yakima, WA	Oregon Big Ten	G	NYG New York Giants	25 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV
2020 #160 · Rd 5	Nick Harris Inglewood, CA	Washington Big Ten	C	CLE Cleveland Browns	45 games 5 career AV
2020 #161 · Rd 5	Tyler Johnson Minneapolis, MN	Minnesota Big Ten	WR	TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers	61 games 9 career AV
2020 #162 · Rd 5	Khaleke Hudson Mckeesport, PA	Michigan Big Ten	LB	WAS Washington Commanders	75 games 7 career AV
2020 #166 · Rd 5	Quintez Cephus Macon, GA	Wisconsin Big Ten	WR	DET Detroit Lions	22 games 5 career AV
2020 #175 · Rd 5	Kamal Martin Burnsville, MN	Minnesota Big Ten	LB	GB Green Bay Packers	16 games 4 career AV
2020 #177 · Rd 5	Michael Danna Detroit, MI	Michigan Big Ten	DE	KC Kansas City Chiefs	87 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV
2020 #182 · Rd 6	Michael Onwenu Detroit, MI	Michigan Big Ten	G	NE New England Patriots	98 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV
2020 #183 · Rd 6	Cam Brown Burtonsville, MD	Penn State Big Ten	LB	NYG New York Giants	60 games 4 career AV
2020 #187 · Rd 6	Donovan Peoples-Jones Detroit, MI	Michigan Big Ten	WR	CLE Cleveland Browns	58 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2020 #192 · Rd 6	Jon Runyan Jr. Moorestown, NJ	Michigan Big Ten	T	GB Green Bay Packers	96 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV
2020 #193 · Rd 6	Robert Windsor Fond Du Lac, WI	Penn State Big Ten	DT	IND Indianapolis Colts	2 games
2020 #194 · Rd 6	Khalil Davis Blue Springs, MO	Nebraska Big Ten	DT	TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers	30 games 3 career AV
2020 #198 · Rd 6	Antoine Brooks Jr. Lanham, MD	Maryland Big Ten	S	PIT Pittsburgh Steelers	12 games 1 career AV
2020 #199 · Rd 6	Jordan Fuller Old Tappan, NJ	Ohio State Big Ten	S	LAR Los Angeles Rams	63 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV
2020 #205 · Rd 6	Josh Metellus Pembroke Pines, FL	Michigan Big Ten	S	MIN Minnesota Vikings	96 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV
2020 #208 · Rd 6	Jake Hanson Eureka, CA	Oregon Big Ten	C	GB Green Bay Packers	30 games 4 career AV
2020 #209 · Rd 6	Simon Stepaniak Hamilton, OH	Indiana Big Ten	T	GB Green Bay Packers	No regular-season snaps
2020 #213 · Rd 6	Jordan Glasgow Aurora, IL	Michigan Big Ten	LB	IND Indianapolis Colts	25 games 2 career AV
2020 #215 · Rd 7	Markus Bailey Columbus, OH	Purdue Big Ten	LB	CIN Cincinnati Bengals	61 games 7 career AV
2020 #218 · Rd 7	Carter Coughlin Eden Prairie, MN	Minnesota Big Ten	LB	NYG New York Giants	56 games 5 career AV
2020 #219 · Rd 7	Geno Stone New Castle, PA	Iowa Big Ten	S	BAL Baltimore Ravens	85 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV
2020 #220 · Rd 7	K.J. Hill Little Rock, AR	Ohio State Big Ten	WR	LAC Los Angeles Chargers	21 games 1 career AV
2020 #225 · Rd 7	Kenny Willekes Rockford, MI	Michigan State Big Ten	DE	MIN Minnesota Vikings	6 games 1 career AV
2020 #232 · Rd 7	Carlos Davis Blue Springs, MO	Nebraska Big Ten	DT	PIT Pittsburgh Steelers	12 games 1 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 — 140
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.

Continue exploring college football

CFB Team Pages — rosters, results, and program history.
Heisman Trophy History — the award many of these picks won first.
Transfer Portal Tracker — how rosters are built today.
CFB Stat Leaders — production that drives draft stock.
College Football HQ — rankings, standings, schedule, and playoff tools.

Frequently asked questions

Which college has produced the most NFL draft picks?

Penn State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 140 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.

NFL Draft History by college program