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
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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 351–400 of 513 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Dean Kirkland |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Jeff Pahukoa |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games 7 career AV |
| 1991 | Rob Luedeke |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Mark Drabczak |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Bern Brostek |
Washington
Big Ten
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1990 | William Schultz |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Jeff Davidson |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1990 | Jon Melander |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 54 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1990 | Ian Beckles |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 126 games · 9 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1990 | Frank Cornish |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1990 | Bob Kula |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Bill Anderson |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
C | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Dave Szott 1× All-Pro |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 177 games · 11 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1990 | Joe Staysniak |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1990 | Roger Duffy |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 176 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1990 | Bill Hitchcock |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1990 | Curt Dykes |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Brad Leggett |
USC
Big Ten
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Tim Moxley |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Blaine Rose |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Tony Mandarich |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1989 | Brian Williams |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | NYG New York Giants | 129 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1989 | Steve Wisniewski 2× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 206 games · 13 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1989 | Bob Kratch |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 105 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1989 | Mike Zandofsky |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 116 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1989 | Kevin Robbins |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Jeff Uhlenhake |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 119 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1989 | Todd Nelson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Derrell Marshall |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Scott Jones |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 1988 | Paul Gruber |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 183 games · 12 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1988 | Dave Cadigan |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1988 | Eric Moore |
Indiana
Big Ten
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G | NYG New York Giants | 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1988 | Jumbo Elliott 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 197 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1988 | David Richards |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 135 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1988 | Herb Wester |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Troy Wolkow |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | David Houle |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Glenn Derby |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 7 games |
| 1988 | Stan Clayton |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1988 | Brian Habib |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 174 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1988 | Rodney Lossow |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Henry Brown |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Rick McLeod |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Jeff Bregel |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 1987 | Chris Gambol |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1987 | Dave Croston |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Chris Conlin |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Harry Swayne |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 186 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1987 | Kevin Gogan 3× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 213 games · 11 yrs as starter 73 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.