1994 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
1994 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 1994 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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Nebraska
Big Ten
5picks
Nebraska team hub
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2
Ohio State
Big Ten
5picks
Ohio State team hub
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3
UCLA
Big Ten
5picks
UCLA team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Michigan State
Big Ten · last pick 1994
|
4 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Penn State
Big Ten · last pick 1994
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
USC
Big Ten · last pick 1994
|
4 | 2 | 125% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Northwestern
Big Ten · last pick 1994
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Oregon
Big Ten · last pick 1994
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Wisconsin
Big Ten · last pick 1994
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Indiana
Big Ten · last pick 1994
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Iowa
Big Ten · last pick 1994
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Michigan
Big Ten · last pick 1994
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Rutgers
Big Ten · last pick 1994
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Washington
Big Ten · last pick 1994
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Dan Wilkinson |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 195 games · 12 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1994 | Willie McGinest 2× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 212 games · 13 yrs as starter 76 career AV |
| 1994 | Trev Alberts |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 29 games 4 career AV |
| 1994 | Jamir Miller 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1994 | Johnnie Morton |
USC
Big Ten
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 182 games · 11 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1994 | Rob Fredrickson |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 128 games · 9 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1994 | Thomas Lewis |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1994 | Derrick Alexander |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1994 | Bruce Walker |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
NT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games 3 career AV |
| 1994 | Toby Wright |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1994 | Jason Sehorn |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1994 | Vaughn Parker |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1994 | Jeff Cothran |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
FB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 39 games · 2 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1994 | Romeo Bandison |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Joe Panos |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1994 | Calvin Jones |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Steve Shine |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Lou Benfatti |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Ernest Jones |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | Bradford Banta |
USC
Big Ten
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 156 games |
| 1994 | Chris Brantley |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 25 games |
| 1994 | John Reece |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 5 games |
| 1994 | Raymont Harris |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1994 | Mike Wells |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1994 | Shelly Hammonds |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 1 games |
| 1994 | Pete Pierson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 102 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1994 | Myron Bell |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 112 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1994 | Craig Novitsky |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 41 games 7 career AV |
| 1994 | Marvin Goodwin |
UCLA
Big Ten
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DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Jim Miller |
Michigan State
Big Ten
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 37 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1994 | Eric Ravotti |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 23 games 3 career AV |
| 1994 | Jason Winrow |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
G | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Lee Gissendaner |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Mark Montgomery |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Brice Abrams |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Butler By'not'e |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games |
| 1994 | Lance Lundberg |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Rob Holmberg |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 112 games 9 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: Nebraska — 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?
Nebraska 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.