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
Showing OL first-round picks out of the Big Ten · reset
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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USC
Big Ten
17picks
USC team hub
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Iowa
Big Ten
10picks
Iowa team hub
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Ohio State
Big Ten
10picks
Ohio State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2017
|
9 | 9 | 333% | 1 | 1 |
| 5 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2020
|
7 | 7 | 343% | 1 | 1 |
| 6 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 2024
|
6 | 6 | 233% | 1 | 1 |
| 7 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2024
|
5 | 5 | 120% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2023
|
3 | 3 | 267% | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2025
|
3 | 3 | 267% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2018
|
3 | 3 | 267% | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 1988
|
2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2016
|
2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 1984
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2 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 1984
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 1989
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2010
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 82 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Donovan Jackson
Bellaire, TX
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josh Conerly
Seattle, WA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | WAS Washington Commanders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josh Simmons
San Diego, CA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 8 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Olumuyiwa Fashanu
Waldorf, MD
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Troy Fautanu
Henderson, NV
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
OL | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Paris Johnson
Cincinnati, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
OL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 43 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
Peter Skoronski
Park Ridge, IL
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
OL | TEN Tennessee Titans | 48 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2022 |
Tyler Linderbaum
3× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
OL | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2021 |
Penei Sewell
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | DET Detroit Lions | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rashawn Slater
2× Pro Bowl
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 51 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2021 |
Alijah Vera-Tucker
Oakland, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tristan Wirfs
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 91 games · 6 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2020 |
Austin Jackson
Phoenix, AZ
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2020 |
Cesar Ruiz
Camden, NJ
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 89 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kaleb McGary
Fife, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kolton Miller
Roseville, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 113 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2018 |
Billy Price
Austintown, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ryan Ramczyk
1× All-Pro
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jack Conklin
2× All-Pro
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 114 games · 6 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2016 |
Taylor Decker
1× Pro Bowl
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 140 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2015 |
Brandon Scherff
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
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T | WAS Washington Commanders | 140 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2014 |
Taylor Lewan
3× Pro Bowl
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Michigan
Big Ten
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T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2013 |
Kyle Long
3× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 77 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2013 |
Travis Frederick
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2012 |
Matt Kalil
1× Pro Bowl
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USC
Big Ten
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2012 |
Riley Reiff
Parkston, SD
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 164 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2012 |
Kevin Zeitler
1× Pro Bowl
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 214 games · 14 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2011 |
Tyron Smith
2× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
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USC
Big Ten
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T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 171 games · 12 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2011 |
Gabe Carimi
Cottage Grove, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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T | CHI Chicago Bears | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2010 |
Anthony Davis
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2010 |
Bryan Bulaga
Crystal Lake, IL
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 126 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jake Long
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2008 |
Sam Baker
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USC
Big Ten
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T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2007 |
Joe Thomas
HOF
6× All-Pro
10× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 167 games · 10 yrs as starter 85 career AV |
| 2007 |
Levi Brown
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Penn State
Big Ten
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T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 81 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2006 |
Nick Mangold
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
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C | NYJ New York Jets | 164 games · 11 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 2004 |
Robert Gallery
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2001 | Steve Hutchinson HOF 5× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
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G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 169 games · 11 yrs as starter 94 career AV |
| 2001 | Jeff Backus |
Michigan
Big Ten
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T | DET Detroit Lions | 191 games · 12 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris McIntosh |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
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T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1999 | Aaron Gibson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
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T | DET Detroit Lions | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1997 | Orlando Pace HOF 3× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
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T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 169 games · 12 yrs as starter 104 career AV |
| 1997 | Ross Verba |
Iowa
Big Ten
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T | GB Green Bay Packers | 113 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1996 | Jonathan Ogden HOF 4× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
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T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 177 games · 12 yrs as starter 95 career AV |
| 1996 | Jeff Hartings 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 162 games · 11 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1996 | John Michels |
USC
Big Ten
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T | GB Green Bay Packers | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1996 | Andre Johnson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 games |
| 1995 | Tony Boselli HOF 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
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T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 91 games · 6 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1995 | Korey Stringer 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1995 | Trezelle Jenkins |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 9 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: USC — 17
- 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?
USC leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 17 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.