MAC programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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MAC 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.
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1
Western Michigan
MAC
30picks
Western Michigan team hub
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2
Toledo
MAC
28picks
Toledo team hub
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3
Central Michigan
MAC
26picks
Central Michigan team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Northern Illinois
MAC · last pick 2019
|
25 | 2 | 28% | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |
Miami (OH)
MAC · last pick 2026
|
23 | 1 | 29% | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |
Bowling Green
MAC · last pick 2025
|
19 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Ball State
MAC · last pick 2023
|
15 | 0 | 17% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Eastern Michigan
MAC · last pick 2023
|
13 | 1 | 215% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Akron
MAC · last pick 2019
|
12 | 0 | 18% | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |
Buffalo
MAC · last pick 2026
|
12 | 1 | 18% | 0 | 3 |
| 11 |
Kent State
MAC · last pick 2014
|
12 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Ohio
MAC · last pick 2018
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10 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 225 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
Jack Williams
|
Kent State
MAC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2008 |
Trevor Scott
|
Buffalo
MAC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 85 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jalen Parmele
|
Toledo
MAC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 36 games 1 career AV |
| 2008 |
Landon Cohen
|
Ohio
MAC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 40 games 4 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jamey Richard
|
Buffalo
MAC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 48 games 11 career AV |
| 2007 |
Joe Staley
6× Pro Bowl
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 181 games · 12 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 2007 |
Dan Bazuin
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Usama Young
|
Kent State
MAC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2007 | Andy Alleman |
Akron
MAC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 24 games 5 career AV |
| 2007 |
Garrett Wolfe
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 50 games 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Ryne Robinson
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 16 games |
| 2007 |
Doug Free
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 124 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2007 |
Drew Mormino
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Greg Jennings
2× Pro Bowl
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tony Scheffler
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 107 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2006 |
Domenik Hixon
|
Akron
MAC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 76 games 17 career AV |
| 2006 |
Terna Nande
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 1 games |
| 2006 |
Omar Jacobs
|
Bowling Green
MAC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Bruce Gradkowski
|
Toledo
MAC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2005 |
Charlie Frye
|
Akron
MAC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2005 |
Nick Kaczur
|
Toledo
MAC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 68 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2005 |
Eric Ghiaciuc
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 48 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2005 |
Alphonso Hodge
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 |
Adam Kieft
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 |
Dante Ridgeway
|
Ball State
MAC
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games |
| 2005 |
Justin Beriault
|
Ball State
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 | Reggie Hodges |
Ball State
MAC
|
P | LAR St. Louis Rams | 64 games 5 career AV |
| 2005 | Chris Roberson |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 games |
| 2005 |
Scott Mruczkowski
|
Bowling Green
MAC
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 83 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ben Roethlisberger
6× Pro Bowl
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 249 games · 17 yrs as starter 131 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jason Babin
2× Pro Bowl
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 148 games · 5 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jacob Bell
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
G | TEN Tennessee Titans | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2004 |
Michael Turner
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 134 games · 5 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2004 |
Josh Harris
|
Bowling Green
MAC
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2003 | Kevin Walter |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 152 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2003 | Carl Ford |
Toledo
MAC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 10 games |
| 2002 | Dave Zastudil |
Ohio
MAC
|
P | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 162 games 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Jake Schifino |
Akron
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games |
| 2002 | Chester Taylor |
Toledo
MAC
|
RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 151 games · 1 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2002 | Darrell Hill |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 33 games |
| 2001 | Dwight Smith |
Akron
MAC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2001 | Ryan Diem |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 157 games · 10 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2001 | Justin McCareins |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2001 | Alex Sulfsted |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Prentice |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2000 | Trevor Gaylor |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 34 games 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Jason Gavadza |
Kent State
MAC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Drew Haddad |
Buffalo
MAC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 2 games |
| 1999 | L.J. Shelton |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1999 | Paris Johnson |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 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 Michigan — 30
- 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 Michigan leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 30 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.