Conference USA programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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NFL Draft History by college program
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 WR 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
6picks
Louisiana Tech team hub
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2
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
5picks
Middle Tennessee team hub
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3
Liberty
Conference USA
4picks
Liberty team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
UTEP
Conference USA · last pick 2007
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA · last pick 2024
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Florida International
Conference USA · last pick 2012
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Delaware
Conference USA · last pick 2002
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA · last pick 2013
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Missouri State
Conference USA · last pick 1986
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
New Mexico State
Conference USA · last pick 2018
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–28 of 28 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Malachi Corley
Campbellsville, KY
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
DeMario Douglas
Jacksonville, FL
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Liberty
Conference USA
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 48 games 12 career AV |
| 2020 |
Antonio Gandy-Golden
Dallas, GA
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Liberty
Conference USA
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 10 games |
| 2018 |
Jaleel Scott
Rock Hill, SC
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New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 4 games |
| 2018 |
Richie James
Sarasota, FL
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Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2017 |
Taywan Taylor
Louisville, KY
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 35 games 6 career AV |
| 2017 |
Carlos Henderson
New Orleans, LA
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Trent Taylor
Shreveport, LA
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 80 games 7 career AV |
| 2013 |
Quinton Patton
La Vergne, TN
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2013 |
Alan Bonner
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Jacksonville State
Conference USA
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WR | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
T.Y. Hilton
4× Pro Bowl
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Florida International
Conference USA
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WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2007 |
Johnnie Lee Higgins
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UTEP
Conference USA
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WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 60 games 9 career AV |
| 2007 |
Chandler Williams
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Florida International
Conference USA
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WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Jonathan Holland
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Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Tyrone Calico |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Lee Mays |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 49 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Jamin Elliott |
Delaware
Conference USA
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2002 | Kendall Newson |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Troy Edwards |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 92 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1999 | Sulecio Sanford |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Walter Dunson |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
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WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Reggie Barrett |
UTEP
Conference USA
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Bobby Slaughter |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
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WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Kelvin Edwards |
Liberty
Conference USA
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1986 | Keith Williams |
Missouri State
Conference USA
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WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Fred Banks |
Liberty
Conference USA
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 80 games 14 career AV |
| 1980 | Bubba Garcia |
UTEP
Conference USA
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 6 games |
| 1980 | Eddie Preston |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 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: Louisiana Tech — 6
- 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 6 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.