Conference USA programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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Conference USA programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing picks out of the Conference USA · 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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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
41picks
Louisiana Tech team hub
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2
UTEP
Conference USA
38picks
UTEP team hub
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3
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
26picks
Western Kentucky team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
New Mexico State
Conference USA · last pick 2020
|
20 | 0 | 15% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA · last pick 2026
|
19 | 0 | 15% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Delaware
Conference USA · last pick 2019
|
15 | 1 | 213% | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |
Florida International
Conference USA · last pick 2020
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10 | 0 | 220% | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |
Liberty
Conference USA · last pick 2023
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10 | 1 | 110% | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |
Missouri State
Conference USA · last pick 2022
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8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA · last pick 2018
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7 | 0 | 114% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Sam Houston
Conference USA · last pick 2022
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |
Kennesaw State
Conference USA · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 199 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jamin Elliott |
Delaware
Conference USA
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2002 | Kendall Newson |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | Chris Barnes |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | Menson Holloway |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Joey Chustz |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Paul Smith |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 79 games 3 career AV |
| 2000 | Brian Young |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
DT | LAR St. Louis Rams | 123 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2000 | Leif Larsen |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2000 | Brad St. Louis |
Missouri State
Conference USA
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 144 games 6 career AV |
| 2000 | Tim Rattay |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1999 | Troy Edwards |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 92 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1999 | Sulecio Sanford |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Jonathan Quinn |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | David Terrell |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 77 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1997 | Mike Miano |
Missouri State
Conference USA
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Sean Manuel |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 11 games |
| 1996 | Sam Manuel |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Troy Sienkiewicz |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | Aaron Laing |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 32 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Barron Wortham |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 108 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1993 | Willie Roaf HOF 4× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 189 games · 12 yrs as starter 111 career AV |
| 1993 | Ed Bunn |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
P | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Mike Caldwell |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 159 games · 2 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1993 | Myron Baker |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 66 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Artie Smith |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1993 | Walter Dunson |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Doug Evans |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 163 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1992 | Chris Burns |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Joe Campbell |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Darryl Moore |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Eric Shaw |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Milton Biggins |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Reggie Barrett |
UTEP
Conference USA
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Darrell Malone |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Marty Carter |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1991 | Tony De Lorenzo |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | David Gulledge |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 4 games |
| 1991 | Bobby Slaughter |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Eric Green 2× Pro Bowl |
Liberty
Conference USA
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 120 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1990 | Eric Davis 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 188 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1990 | Derrick Douglas |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 games |
| 1990 | Jerome Martin |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Donald Smith |
Liberty
Conference USA
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 3 games |
| 1990 | Orlando Adams |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Webbie Burnett |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Matt Stover 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
K | NYG New York Giants | 297 games 45 career AV |
| 1989 | Tony Tolbert 1× Pro Bowl |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 144 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1989 | Chris Jacke 1× All-Pro |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
K | GB Green Bay Packers | 147 games 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Richard Shelton |
Liberty
Conference USA
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 1988 | Joe Campbell |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 25 games 2 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: Louisiana Tech — 41
- 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?
Louisiana Tech leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 41 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.