FBS Ind. 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
FBS Ind. 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
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Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks within the current filters. Open a program for its full draft board.
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–87 of 87 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |
Julius Jones
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2004 |
Courtney Watson
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2002 | Anthony Weaver |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 103 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2001 | Mike Gandy |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 108 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2001 | Brock Williams |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Allen Rossum 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 157 games 21 career AV |
| 1997 | Marc Edwards |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
FB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 132 games · 7 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1997 | Bertrand Berry 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 160 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1997 | Kinnon Tatum |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Derrick Mayes |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 58 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1995 | Ray Zellars |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Bobby Taylor 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 129 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1994 | Tim Ruddy 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 156 games · 9 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 1994 | Jim Flanigan |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 145 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1994 | Willie Clark |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 59 games 8 career AV |
| 1994 | Lake Dawson |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1993 | Demetrious DuBose |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 60 games 5 career AV |
| 1993 | Reggie Brooks |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1992 | Rod Smith |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 102 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1991 | Ricky Watters 5× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 144 games · 9 yrs as starter 100 career AV |
| 1991 | Chris Zorich |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1991 | Bob Dahl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Johnson |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 159 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1990 | Tim Grunhard 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 169 games · 11 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1990 | Jeff Alm |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Pat Terrell |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 139 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1989 | Frank Stams |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 82 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1988 | Tom Rehder |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 1988 | Chuck Lanza |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Wally Kleine |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Allen Pinkett |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Gann |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Kelley |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | TEN Houston Oilers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Dave Duerson 4× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 160 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1982 | John Krimm |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | Dave Waymer 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 197 games · 11 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1980 | Tim Foley |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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T | IND Baltimore Colts | 6 games |
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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: Notre Dame — 75
- 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?
Notre Dame leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 75 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.