2018 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
2018 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 2018 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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Wisconsin
Big Ten
5picks
Wisconsin team hub
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2
Penn State
Big Ten
4picks
Penn State team hub
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3
UCLA
Big Ten
3picks
UCLA team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–28 of 28 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Ian Thomas
Baltimore, MD
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jalyn Holmes
Norfolk, VA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 65 games 8 career AV |
| 2018 |
Josey Jewell
Decorah, IA
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
ILB | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2018 |
Troy Apke
Mt. Lebanon, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
S | WAS Washington Commanders | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Nick Nelson
Glenarden, MD
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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CB | LV Oakland Raiders | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Brian Allen
Hinsdale, IL
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
DaeSean Hamilton
Fredericksburg, VA
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Penn State
Big Ten
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 46 games 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Will Dissly
Bozeman, MT
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Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kenny Young
New Orleans, LA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2018 |
Maurice Hurst Jr.
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Ja'Whaun Bentley
Glenarden, MD
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Purdue
Big Ten
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ILB | NE New England Patriots | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2018 |
Marcus Allen
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Penn State
Big Ten
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S | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 48 games 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Tyrell Crosby
Henderson, NV
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Oregon
Big Ten
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T | DET Detroit Lions | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Scott Quessenberry
La Costa, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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C | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2018 |
Troy Fumagalli
Aurora, IL
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jermaine Carter Jr.
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Maryland
Big Ten
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LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 72 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jordan Lasley
Compton, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Natrell Jamerson
Ocala, FL
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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S | NO New Orleans Saints | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jamarco Jones
Chicago, IL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 38 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Christian Campbell
Phenix City, AL
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Penn State
Big Ten
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CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Chris Covington
Chicago, IL
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Indiana
Big Ten
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LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 8 games |
| 2018 |
Sebastian Joseph-Day
Stroudsburg, PA
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Rutgers
Big Ten
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DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 105 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jack Cichy
Somerset, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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ILB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games |
| 2018 |
Tanner Lee
Destrehan, LA
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Azeem Victor
Compton, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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LB | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Keishawn Bierria
Carson, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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ILB | DEN Denver Broncos | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Leon Jacobs
San Pedro, CA
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
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OLB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Justin Jackson
Carol Stream, IL
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Northwestern
Big Ten
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RB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 59 games 12 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: Wisconsin — 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?
Wisconsin 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.