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 DB 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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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
8picks
Western Kentucky team hub
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2
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
7picks
Louisiana Tech team hub
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3
New Mexico State
Conference USA
6picks
New Mexico State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
UTEP
Conference USA · last pick 2008
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA · last pick 2016
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5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA · last pick 2018
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Florida International
Conference USA · last pick 2020
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Liberty
Conference USA · last pick 2014
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Delaware
Conference USA · last pick 2019
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Missouri State
Conference USA · last pick 1985
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Sam Houston
Conference USA · last pick 2022
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–46 of 46 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Upton Stout
Houston, TX
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Zyon McCollum
Galveston, TX
|
Sam Houston
Conference USA
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 60 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2020 |
L'Jarius Sneed
Minden, LA
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
S | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2020 |
Amik Robertson
Thibodaux, LA
|
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 86 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Punta Gorda, FL
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Florida International
Conference USA
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Nasir Adderley
Leander, TX
|
Delaware
Conference USA
|
S | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2018 |
Siran Neal
Llano, TX
|
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 131 games 7 career AV |
| 2017 |
Xavier Woods
West Monroe, LA
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
S | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kevin Byard
3× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
S | TEN Tennessee Titans | 164 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2016 |
Prince Charles Iworah
Nashville, TN
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 1 games |
| 2014 |
Walt Aikens
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Liberty
Conference USA
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 93 games 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jonathan Dowling
Bradenton, FL
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 7 games |
| 2013 |
Johnathan Cyprien
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Florida International
Conference USA
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 79 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jeremy Harris
Dorsey, CA
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New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 games |
| 2012 |
Jonte Green
St Petersburg, FL
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New Mexico State
Conference USA
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Davon House
Palmdale, CA
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New Mexico State
Conference USA
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 87 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2011 |
Rod Issac
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Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 games |
| 2011 |
Anthony Gaitor
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Florida International
Conference USA
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2008 |
Quintin Demps
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UTEP
Conference USA
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DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 110 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2005 |
Adrian Ward
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UTEP
Conference USA
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2003 |
Siddeeq Shabazz
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New Mexico State
Conference USA
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DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Joe Jefferson |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 27 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Bobby Gray |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Mel Mitchell |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 54 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | David Terrell |
UTEP
Conference USA
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DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 77 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1993 | Doug Evans |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 163 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1991 | Darrell Malone |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
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DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Marty Carter |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1991 | David Gulledge |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
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DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 4 games |
| 1990 | Eric Davis 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
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DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 188 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1990 | Jerome Martin |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Donald Smith |
Liberty
Conference USA
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 3 games |
| 1989 | Richard Shelton |
Liberty
Conference USA
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 1986 | Don Griffin |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 161 games · 9 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1986 | Danny Taylor |
UTEP
Conference USA
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DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Mike Smith |
UTEP
Conference USA
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 29 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Armentrout |
Missouri State
Conference USA
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DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | James Thaxton |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | George Schmitt |
Delaware
Conference USA
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DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | James Griffin |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 108 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1983 | Davlin Mullen |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1983 | Bobby Humphery |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 104 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1982 | Joey Whitley |
UTEP
Conference USA
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Andre Young |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 36 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1982 | Lamont Meacham |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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DB | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Anthony Watson |
New Mexico State
Conference USA
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DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Western Kentucky — 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?
Western Kentucky 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.