2020 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
2020 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 2020 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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Michigan
Big Ten
8picks
Michigan team hub
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2
Minnesota
Big Ten
4picks
Minnesota team hub
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3
Ohio State
Big Ten
3picks
Ohio State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 2020
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 2 |
| 14 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 2020
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–38 of 38 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Darnay Holmes
Pasadena, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 83 games 8 career AV |
| 2020 |
Joshua Kelley
Lancaster, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
RB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 57 games 9 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jacob Eason
Lake Stevens, WA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 2 games |
| 2020 |
Anthony McFarland Jr.
Hyattsville, MD
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Troy Dye
Norco, CA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
Brycen Hopkins
Nashville, TN
|
Purdue
Big Ten
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 39 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Josiah Scott
Hamilton, OH
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 39 games 3 career AV |
| 2020 |
John Reid
Mount Laurel, NJ
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Ben Bredeson
Hartland, WI
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 73 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tyler Biadasz
1× Pro Bowl
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 92 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2020 |
Shane Lemieux
Yakima, WA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Nick Harris
Inglewood, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 45 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tyler Johnson
Minneapolis, MN
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 61 games 9 career AV |
| 2020 |
Khaleke Hudson
Mckeesport, PA
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 75 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Quintez Cephus
Macon, GA
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 22 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kamal Martin
Burnsville, MN
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2020 |
Michael Danna
Detroit, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 87 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2020 |
Michael Onwenu
Detroit, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 98 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2020 |
Cam Brown
Burtonsville, MD
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 60 games 4 career AV |
| 2020 |
Donovan Peoples-Jones
Detroit, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jon Runyan Jr.
Moorestown, NJ
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2020 |
Robert Windsor
Fond Du Lac, WI
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 2 games |
| 2020 |
Khalil Davis
Blue Springs, MO
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2020 |
Antoine Brooks Jr.
Lanham, MD
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Maryland
Big Ten
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S | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jordan Fuller
Old Tappan, NJ
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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S | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2020 |
Josh Metellus
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
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S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 96 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jake Hanson
Eureka, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
C | GB Green Bay Packers | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 2020 |
Simon Stepaniak
Hamilton, OH
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Jordan Glasgow
Aurora, IL
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Michigan
Big Ten
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Markus Bailey
Columbus, OH
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 61 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Carter Coughlin
Eden Prairie, MN
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 56 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Geno Stone
New Castle, PA
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
S | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 85 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2020 |
K.J. Hill
Little Rock, AR
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kenny Willekes
Rockford, MI
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Michigan State
Big Ten
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DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Carlos Davis
Blue Springs, MO
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jashon Cornell
Saint Paul, MN
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 1 games |
| 2020 |
Nate Stanley
Menomonie, WI
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Chris Williamson
Gainesville, GA
|
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 5 games |
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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: Michigan — 8
- 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?
Michigan leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 8 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.