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	69	1014%	0	13
5	Washington Big Ten · last pick 2026	55	713%	0	16
6	Nebraska Big Ten · last pick 2022	51	918%	2	2
7	Iowa Big Ten · last pick 2026	46	715%	1	12
8	UCLA Big Ten · last pick 2025	45	613%	0	9
9	Oregon Big Ten · last pick 2026	40	410%	0	9
10	Wisconsin Big Ten · last pick 2023	37	514%	0	7
11	Maryland Big Ten · last pick 2026	29	1034%	0	4
12	Michigan State Big Ten · last pick 2023	28	414%	0	4
13	Purdue Big Ten · last pick 2022	23	835%	1	2
14	Indiana Big Ten · last pick 2026	19	15%	0	3
15	Rutgers Big Ten · last pick 2024	14	214%	0	2
16	Minnesota Big Ten · last pick 2025	13	215%	0	7
17	Northwestern Big Ten · last pick 2026	8	00%	0	1

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
Ohio State — 78
0 first-rounders and 8 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
2004 #36 · Rd 2	Junior Siavii	Oregon Big Ten	DT	KC Kansas City Chiefs	56 games 6 career AV
2004 #44 · Rd 2	Bob Sanders 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl	Iowa Big Ten	DB	IND Indianapolis Colts	50 games · 2 yrs as starter 33 career AV
2004 #47 · Rd 2	Tank Johnson	Washington Big Ten	DT	CHI Chicago Bears	91 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV
2004 #52 · Rd 2	Jacob Rogers	USC Big Ten	T	DAL Dallas Cowboys	2 games
2004 #56 · Rd 2	Madieu Williams	Maryland Big Ten	DB	CIN Cincinnati Bengals	119 games · 7 yrs as starter 33 career AV
2004 #62 · Rd 2	Keary Colbert	USC Big Ten	WR	CAR Carolina Panthers	75 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV
2004 #65 · Rd 3	Nate Kaeding 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl	Iowa Big Ten	K	LAC San Diego Chargers	115 games 21 career AV
2004 #66 · Rd 3	Nick Hardwick 1× Pro Bowl	Purdue Big Ten	C	LAC San Diego Chargers	136 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV
2004 #67 · Rd 3	Stuart Schweigert	Purdue Big Ten	DB	LV Oakland Raiders	69 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV
2004 #68 · Rd 3	Ben Hartsock	Ohio State Big Ten	TE	IND Indianapolis Colts	131 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV
2004 #69 · Rd 3	Gilbert Gardner	Purdue Big Ten	LB	IND Indianapolis Colts	53 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV
2004 #71 · Rd 3	Randy Starks 2× Pro Bowl	Maryland Big Ten	DT	TEN Tennessee Titans	186 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV
2004 #74 · Rd 3	Tim Anderson	Ohio State Big Ten	DT	BUF Buffalo Bills	43 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV
2004 #79 · Rd 3	Marquis Cooper	Washington Big Ten	LB	TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers	42 games 2 career AV
2004 #85 · Rd 3	Jeremy LeSueur	Michigan Big Ten	DB	DEN Denver Broncos	2 games
2004 #87 · Rd 3	B.J. Sander	Ohio State Big Ten	P	GB Green Bay Packers	14 games 1 career AV
2004 #88 · Rd 3	Darrion Scott	Ohio State Big Ten	DE	MIN Minnesota Vikings	57 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV
2004 #89 · Rd 3	Matt Ware	UCLA Big Ten	DB	PHI Philadelphia Eagles	95 games 6 career AV
2004 #92 · Rd 3	Rich Gardner	Penn State Big Ten	DB	TEN Tennessee Titans	28 games 2 career AV
2004 #96 · Rd 3	Landon Johnson	Purdue Big Ten	LB	CIN Cincinnati Bengals	101 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV
2003 #33 · Rd 2	Eric Steinbach	Iowa Big Ten	G	CIN Cincinnati Bengals	125 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV
2003 #38 · Rd 2	Al Johnson	Wisconsin Big Ten	C	DAL Dallas Cowboys	66 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV
2003 #40 · Rd 2	E.J. Henderson 1× Pro Bowl	Maryland Big Ten	LB	MIN Minnesota Vikings	125 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV
2003 #41 · Rd 2	Bennie Joppru	Michigan Big Ten	TE	HOU Houston Texans	19 games
2003 #48 · Rd 2	Chris Kelsay	Nebraska Big Ten	DE	BUF Buffalo Bills	147 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV
2003 #50 · Rd 2	Bruce Nelson	Iowa Big Ten	G	CAR Carolina Panthers	15 games 2 career AV
2003 #53 · Rd 2	Victor Hobson	Michigan Big Ten	LB	NYJ New York Jets	79 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV
2003 #55 · Rd 2	Bryan Scott	Penn State Big Ten	DB	ATL Atlanta Falcons	143 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV
2003 #57 · Rd 2	Anthony Adams	Penn State Big Ten	DT	SF San Francisco 49ers	121 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV
2003 #58 · Rd 2	Mike Doss	Ohio State Big Ten	DB	IND Indianapolis Colts	57 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2003 #61 · Rd 2	L.J. Smith	Rutgers Big Ten	TE	PHI Philadelphia Eagles	98 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV
2003 #76 · Rd 3	Mike Seidman	UCLA Big Ten	TE	CAR Carolina Panthers	43 games 1 career AV
2003 #79 · Rd 3	Kenny Peterson	Ohio State Big Ten	DT	GB Green Bay Packers	76 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV
2003 #82 · Rd 3	Ricky Manning	UCLA Big Ten	DB	CAR Carolina Panthers	84 games · 1 yrs as starter 22 career AV
2003 #85 · Rd 3	B.J. Askew	Michigan Big Ten	FB	NYJ New York Jets	83 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV
2003 #86 · Rd 3	Cie Grant	Ohio State Big Ten	LB	NO New Orleans Saints	7 games 1 career AV
2003 #96 · Rd 3	Justin Fargas	USC Big Ten	FB	LV Oakland Raiders	92 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV
2002 #34 · Rd 2	DeShaun Foster	UCLA Big Ten	RB	CAR Carolina Panthers	79 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV
2002 #39 · Rd 2	Toniu Fonoti	Nebraska Big Ten	G	LAC San Diego Chargers	40 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV
2002 #42 · Rd 2	Larry Tripplett	Washington Big Ten	DT	IND Indianapolis Colts	92 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV
2002 #44 · Rd 2	LeCharles Bentley 2× Pro Bowl	Ohio State Big Ten	G	NO New Orleans Saints	57 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV
2002 #54 · Rd 2	Maurice Morris	Oregon Big Ten	RB	SEA Seattle Seahawks	145 games · 1 yrs as starter 27 career AV
2002 #56 · Rd 2	Ladell Betts	Iowa Big Ten	RB	WAS Washington Commanders	111 games · 1 yrs as starter 31 career AV
2002 #62 · Rd 2	Antwaan Randle El	Indiana Big Ten	WR	PIT Pittsburgh Steelers	143 games · 4 yrs as starter 43 career AV
2002 #75 · Rd 3	Derek Ross	Ohio State Big Ten	DB	DAL Dallas Cowboys	33 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV
2002 #76 · Rd 3	Melvin Fowler	Maryland Big Ten	C	CLE Cleveland Browns	87 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV
2002 #79 · Rd 3	Rashad Bauman	Oregon Big Ten	DB	WAS Washington Commanders	43 games 3 career AV
2002 #83 · Rd 3	Charles Hill	Maryland Big Ten	DT	HOU Houston Texans	16 games 1 career AV
2002 #85 · Rd 3	Kris Richard	USC Big Ten	DB	SEA Seattle Seahawks	39 games 2 career AV
2002 #86 · Rd 3	Marquis Walker	Michigan Big Ten	WR	TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers	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: Ohio State — 78
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?

Ohio State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 78 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