2006 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
2006 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 2006 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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Penn State
Big Ten
5picks
Penn State team hub
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USC
Big Ten
4picks
USC team hub
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Michigan
Big Ten
3picks
Michigan team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 2006
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2006
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–38 of 38 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
Owen Daniels
2× Pro Bowl
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2006 |
Michael Robinson
1× Pro Bowl
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 112 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2006 |
Darnell Bing
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USC
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Calvin Lowry
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 43 games 7 career AV |
| 2006 |
Gabe Watson
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jason Avant
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 148 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2006 |
Demetrius Williams
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 46 games 9 career AV |
| 2006 |
Isaac Sowells
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Victor Adeyanju
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 53 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2006 |
Joe Toledo
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Washington
Big Ten
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Nate Salley
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Alan Zemaitis
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Domata Peko
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 214 games · 12 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2006 |
Barry Cofield
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Northwestern
Big Ten
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ray Edwards
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Purdue
Big Ten
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DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 97 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2006 |
Rob Sims
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2006 |
Rob Ninkovich
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 131 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jason Pociask
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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TE | NYJ New York Jets | 4 games |
| 2006 |
Anthony Montgomery
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
NT | WAS Washington Commanders | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2006 |
David Kirtman
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USC
Big Ten
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RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 7 games |
| 2006 |
Charles Davis
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Jonathan Orr
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Greg Eslinger
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Tyler Reed
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Sam Koch
1× Pro Bowl
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
P | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 256 games 25 career AV |
| 2006 |
LaJuan Ramsey
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USC
Big Ten
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 34 games 4 career AV |
| 2006 |
Le Kevin Smith
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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DT | NE New England Patriots | 45 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ethan Kilmer
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Penn State
Big Ten
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WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 games |
| 2006 |
Zach Strief
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Northwestern
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 158 games · 6 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2006 |
Chris Morris
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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C | LV Oakland Raiders | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Fred Matua
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USC
Big Ten
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Titus Adams
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 2 games |
| 2006 |
Tim McGarigle
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Northwestern
Big Ten
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LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jarrad Page
|
UCLA
Big Ten
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DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2006 |
Gerrick McPhearson
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Maryland
Big Ten
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DB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Justin Phinisee
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Oregon
Big Ten
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DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Mark Setterstrom
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | 19 games 5 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tim Massaquoi
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11 games |
Browse by draft class
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: Penn State — 5
- 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?
Penn State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 5 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.