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
Showing first-round picks out of the FBS Ind. · 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.
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–35 of 35 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Jeremiyah Love
Saint Louis, MO
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Jadarian Price
Denison, TX
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Joe Alt
1× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kyle Hamilton
2× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
S | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jerry Tillery
Shreveport, LA
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 113 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2018 |
Quenton Nelson
3× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 129 games · 8 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mike McGlinchey
Philadelphia, PA
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2016 |
Ronnie Stanley
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 120 games · 8 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2016 |
Will Fuller
Philadelphia, PA
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | HOU Houston Texans | 55 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2015 |
Byron Jones
1× Pro Bowl
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2014 |
Zack Martin
7× All-Pro
9× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 162 games · 11 yrs as starter 103 career AV |
| 2013 |
Tyler Eifert
1× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2012 |
Michael Floyd
Saint Paul, MN
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 102 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2012 |
Harrison Smith
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 207 games · 13 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2009 |
Donald Brown
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2007 |
Brady Quinn
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2003 | Jeff Faine |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1999 | Luke Petitgout |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1997 | Renaldo Wynn |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 182 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1994 | Bryant Young HOF 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 208 games · 14 yrs as starter 88 career AV |
| 1994 | Aaron Taylor |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 75 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1994 | Jeff Burris |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 144 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1993 | Rick Mirer |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1993 | Jerome Bettis HOF 2× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 192 games · 12 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1993 | Tom Carter |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 118 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1993 | Irv Smith |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1992 | Derek Brown |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 105 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Todd Lyght 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 175 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1989 | Andy Heck |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 185 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1988 | Tim Brown HOF 9× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 255 games · 13 yrs as starter 105 career AV |
| 1986 | Eric Dorsey |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1984 | Greg Bell 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 80 games · 4 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1983 | Tony Hunter |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1982 | Bob Crable |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1980 | Vagas Ferguson |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 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: Notre Dame — 33
- 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 33 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.