1984 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
1984 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 picks from the 1984 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
8picks
Penn State team hub
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2
Maryland
Big Ten
6picks
Maryland team hub
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Ohio State
Big Ten
6picks
Ohio State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
5 | 1 | 240% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
5 | 1 | 120% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
3 | 1 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Nebraska
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
3 | 2 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 1984
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 58 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Irving Fryar 5× Pro Bowl |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 255 games · 13 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 1984 | Dean Steinkuhler |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1984 | Carl Banks 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1984 | Kenny Jackson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1984 | Pete Koch |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
NT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1984 | Don Rogers |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1984 | Ron Solt 1× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 116 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1984 | John Alt 2× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 179 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1984 | William Roberts 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | 195 games · 11 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1984 | Keith Browner |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1984 | Mike Guendling |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 9 games |
| 1984 | Scott Radecic |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 182 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1984 | Boomer Esiason 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 187 games · 12 yrs as starter 106 career AV |
| 1984 | Daryl Turner |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1984 | John Frank |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 66 games 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Chris Scott |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Jon Williams |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 9 games |
| 1984 | Stefan Humphries |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1984 | Steve Baack |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
NT | DET Detroit Lions | 55 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Fred Cornwell |
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 30 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Jay Schroeder 1× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1984 | Evan Cooper |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 85 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1984 | Mark Robinson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 88 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1984 | Joel Hilgenberg 1× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 142 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1984 | Dave D'Addio |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 16 games |
| 1984 | Ron Heller |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 172 games · 11 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1984 | Steve Pelluer |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1984 | John Kidd |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
P | BUF Buffalo Bills | 215 games 20 career AV |
| 1984 | Cliff Benson |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1984 | Norm Granger |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 18 games |
| 1984 | Scott Raridon |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Randy Wright |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1984 | Tony Slaton |
USC
Big Ten
|
C | BUF Buffalo Bills | 74 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1984 | Dan Ralph |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 6 games |
| 1984 | Rowland Tatum |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Joe Levelis |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Jay Carroll |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 32 games |
| 1984 | Willie Joyner |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 10 games |
| 1984 | Harry Hamilton |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1984 | Jim Dumont |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Scott Campbell |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Kevin Baugh |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Scott Garnett |
Washington
Big Ten
|
NT | DEN Denver Broncos | 27 games 3 career AV |
| 1984 | Randy Rasmussen |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 43 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Rick Mallory |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1984 | Scott Auer |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 23 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | George Reynolds |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
P | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Jim Gallery |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 19 games -1 career AV |
| 1984 | Mark Smythe |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
DT | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Shaun Gayle 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 160 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 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: Penn State — 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?
Penn State 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.