1989 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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1989 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing Day 3 picks from the 1989 draft 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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1
Nebraska
Big Ten
6picks
Nebraska team hub
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2
Penn State
Big Ten
5picks
Penn State team hub
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3
USC
Big Ten
5picks
USC team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 1989
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 1989
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–43 of 43 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Jerrol Williams |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 85 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1989 | Jim Wahler |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
NT | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1989 | Michael Timpson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 116 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1989 | John Kolesar |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Erik Affholter |
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Lawrence Pete |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
NT | DET Detroit Lions | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1989 | Vernon Joines |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | David Arnold |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Jeff Uhlenhake |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 119 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1989 | Vince Workman |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 106 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1989 | Rodney Peete |
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1989 | Thom Kaumeyer |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Quintus McDonald |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 40 games 6 career AV |
| 1989 | Gary Wilkerson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mark Messner |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 4 games |
| 1989 | Kevin Peterson |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Chris Hale |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 1989 | Pete Stoyanovich 1× All-Pro |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
K | MIA Miami Dolphins | 182 games 33 career AV |
| 1989 | Dana Brinson |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Paul Green |
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Kurt Larson |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 42 games 4 career AV |
| 1989 | Tony Zackery |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Tim Jackson |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 1989 | Derek MacCready |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Gary Gooden |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Bob Mrosko |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Byron Sanders |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Ricky Andrews |
Washington
Big Ten
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LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Todd Millikan |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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TE | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Keith Karpinski |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Marcus Turner |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 86 games 10 career AV |
| 1989 | Brian Slater |
Washington
Big Ten
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Willie Griffin |
Nebraska
Big Ten
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DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mike Baum |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Dan Plocki |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
K | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | J.B. Brown |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 166 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1989 | Todd Nelson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Steve Taylor |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Chuck Hartlieb |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
QB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Eric Smith |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 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 |
| 1989 | Everett Ross |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 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: Nebraska — 6
- 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?
Nebraska leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 6 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.