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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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
78picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Penn State
Big Ten
72picks
Penn State team hub
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3
Michigan
Big Ten
69picks
Michigan team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
69 | 0 | 1014% | 0 | 13 |
| 5 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
55 | 0 | 713% | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2022
|
51 | 0 | 918% | 2 | 2 |
| 7 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
46 | 0 | 715% | 1 | 12 |
| 8 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
45 | 0 | 613% | 0 | 9 |
| 9 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
40 | 0 | 410% | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
37 | 0 | 514% | 0 | 7 |
| 11 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2026
|
29 | 0 | 1034% | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2023
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28 | 0 | 414% | 0 | 4 |
| 13 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2022
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23 | 0 | 835% | 1 | 2 |
| 14 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2026
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19 | 0 | 15% | 0 | 3 |
| 15 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2024
|
14 | 0 | 214% | 0 | 2 |
| 16 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 2025
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13 | 0 | 215% | 0 | 7 |
| 17 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2026
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8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 401–450 of 696 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Chris Baker |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 131 games · 5 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2002 | Akin Ayodele |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2002 | Marques Anderson |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 54 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2002 | Eric Crouch |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | Drew Brees HOF 1× All-Pro 13× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 287 games · 19 yrs as starter 167 career AV |
| 2001 | Kyle Vanden Bosch 3× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 152 games · 9 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2001 | Anthony Thomas |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2001 | Maurice Williams |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2001 | Kris Jenkins 2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 108 games · 6 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2001 | Matt Light 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 89 career AV |
| 2001 | LaMont Jordan |
Maryland
Big Ten
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RB | NYJ New York Jets | 114 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2001 | Dominic Raiola |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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C | DET Detroit Lions | 219 games · 13 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2001 | Chris Chambers 1× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
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WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 153 games · 8 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2001 | Marques Tuiasosopo |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Bhawoh Jue |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2001 | Kareem McKenzie |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2001 | Casey Rabach |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2001 | James Boyd |
Penn State
Big Ten
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Claridge |
USC
Big Ten
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G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2000 | Mike Brown 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 116 games · 7 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2000 | Ian Gold 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 115 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2000 | Steve Warren |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Reuben Droughns |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2000 | David Macklin |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 120 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1999 | Barry Gardner |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 110 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1999 | Jon Jansen |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1999 | Mike Rucker 1× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 139 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1999 | Joe Montgomery |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 13 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1999 | Daylon McCutcheon |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1999 | Jared DeVries |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 120 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1999 | D'Wayne Bates |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1999 | Kris Farris |
UCLA
Big Ten
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T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Brock Huard |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1999 | Tom Burke |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 36 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1999 | Larry Atkins |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 49 games 6 career AV |
| 1999 | Chike Okeafor |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 150 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1998 | Jerome Pathon |
Washington
Big Ten
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 100 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1998 | Tony Parrish |
Washington
Big Ten
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DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 131 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1998 | Flozell Adams 5× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 198 games · 12 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1998 | Cam Cleeland |
Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1998 | Patrick Johnson |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1998 | Brian Kelly |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 141 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1998 | Tony Simmons |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 49 games 8 career AV |
| 1998 | Joe Jurevicius |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 133 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1998 | Olin Kreutz 1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Washington
Big Ten
|
C | CHI Chicago Bears | 195 games · 11 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 1998 | Scott Frost |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 59 games 5 career AV |
| 1998 | Skip Hicks |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 38 games 9 career AV |
| 1998 | Brian Alford |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 4 games |
| 1998 | Ahman Green 4× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 148 games · 6 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1998 | Mike Goff |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 171 games · 9 yrs as starter 62 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: 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.
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.