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
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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
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12 | 3 | 217% | 0 | 4 |
| 17 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2010
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6 | 1 | 117% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 301–350 of 513 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Andrew Greene |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Shane Hannah |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Mike Verstegen |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Brenden Stai |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1995 | Rob Zatechka |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 47 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Frank Garcia |
Washington
Big Ten
|
C | CAR Carolina Panthers | 125 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1995 | Andrew Peterson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Ryan Grigson |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Fritz Fequiere |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Steve Ingram |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Vaughn Parker |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1994 | Joe Panos |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1994 | Pete Pierson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 102 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1994 | Craig Novitsky |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 41 games 7 career AV |
| 1994 | Jason Winrow |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Lance Lundberg |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Lincoln Kennedy 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 169 games · 9 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 1993 | Steve Everitt |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 103 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1993 | Todd Rucci |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1993 | John Gerak |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1993 | Joe Cocozzo |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 77 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1993 | Will Shields HOF 2× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 113 career AV |
| 1993 | Chuck Belin |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Greg Huntington |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | WAS Washington Commanders | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1993 | Mike Devlin |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
C | BUF Buffalo Bills | 101 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1993 | Scott Davis |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 1993 | Doug Skene |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games 3 career AV |
| 1992 | Greg Skrepenak |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 68 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1992 | Ed Cunningham |
Washington
Big Ten
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C | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 61 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1992 | Siupeli Malamala |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1992 | Paul Siever |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Shawn Harper |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Darryl Ashmore |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 119 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1992 | Lance Olberding |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Jim Johnson |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Rob Baxley |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 6 games |
| 1992 | Kris Rongen |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Matt Elliott |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1991 | Pat Harlow |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1991 | Eric Moten |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1991 | Clarence Jones |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 111 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1991 | Scott Conover |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 67 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1991 | Chris Thome |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Mark Tucker |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Dean Dingman |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Tom Dohring |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | O'Neil Glenn |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Brady Pierce |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Sean Love |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Joe Sims |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 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: 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.