1985 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
1985 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 1985 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
Wisconsin
Big Ten
11picks
Wisconsin team hub
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2
Washington
Big Ten
7picks
Washington team hub
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3
Nebraska
Big Ten
6picks
Nebraska team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
UCLA
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
6 | 0 | 233% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
5 | 2 | 240% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Maryland
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Minnesota
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Ohio State
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
3 | 1 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
2 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Purdue
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 1985
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 67 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Duane Bickett 1× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 175 games · 9 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1985 | Ken Ruettgers |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 156 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1985 | Ron Holmes |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 102 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1985 | Kevin Allen |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Al Toon 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 107 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1985 | Richard Johnson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1985 | Jim Lachey 3× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1985 | Kevin Brooks |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1985 | Darryl Sims |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 58 games 9 career AV |
| 1985 | Mark Traynowicz |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 52 games 3 career AV |
| 1985 | Don Anderson |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Kevin Glover 3× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 191 games · 12 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 1985 | Jonathan Hayes |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 184 games · 6 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1985 | Mark Behning |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Scott Bergold |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Owen Gill |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 32 games 4 career AV |
| 1985 | Frank Reich |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 118 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1985 | Kirk Lowdermilk |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 178 games · 10 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1985 | Tim Meamber |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 4 games |
| 1985 | George Little |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1985 | Jack Del Rio 1× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 160 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1985 | Danny Greene |
Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 4 games |
| 1985 | Alex Moyer |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Ralf Mojsiejenko 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
P | LAC San Diego Chargers | 93 games 15 career AV |
| 1985 | Dan Turk |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 218 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1985 | Jeff Dellenbach |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 211 games · 6 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1985 | Mark Napolitan |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Brian Luft |
USC
Big Ten
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Bruce King |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 28 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Steve Bono 1× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 88 games · 2 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1985 | Stan Short |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Mark Krerowicz |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Terry Lewis |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Joe Krakoski |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Young |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 114 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1985 | Ron Pitts |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 66 games 11 career AV |
| 1985 | Eric Wilson |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Gary Ellerson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 39 games 6 career AV |
| 1985 | Kevin Belcher |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Alan Andrews |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Mark Pattison |
Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Bret Clark |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1985 | Nick Haden |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Jacque Robinson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
FB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Ken Stills |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1985 | Dave Strobel |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Steve Tasker 7× Pro Bowl |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 169 games 7 career AV |
| 1985 | Mark Boyer |
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 114 games · 6 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1985 | Keith Cruise |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Fred Small |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 16 games 1 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: Wisconsin — 11
- 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 11 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.