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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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
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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 151–200 of 225 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Eugene Baker |
Kent State
MAC
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | JoJuan Armour |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1998 | Bob Hallen |
Kent State
MAC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1998 | Charlie Batch |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 81 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Clarence Love |
Toledo
MAC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 1998 | Damian Vaughn |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | O.J. Santiago |
Kent State
MAC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1997 | Jason Taylor HOF 3× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Akron
MAC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 233 games · 12 yrs as starter 118 career AV |
| 1997 | Brad Maynard |
Ball State
MAC
|
P | NYG New York Giants | 238 games 20 career AV |
| 1997 | Cory Gilliard |
Ball State
MAC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 1 games |
| 1997 | Ed Ellis |
Buffalo
MAC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 54 games 7 career AV |
| 1997 | Scott Rehberg |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1996 | Keith McKenzie |
Ball State
MAC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 95 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1995 | Charlie Williams |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 81 games 8 career AV |
| 1995 | Tom Nutten |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1994 | LeShon Johnson |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1994 | Steve Hawkins |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 7 games |
| 1993 | Dan Williams |
Toledo
MAC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 87 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1993 | Paul Hutchins |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Blaine Bishop 4× Pro Bowl |
Ball State
MAC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1993 | Daron Alcorn |
Akron
MAC
|
K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Darren Anderson |
Toledo
MAC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 74 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Vince Marrow |
Toledo
MAC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 10 games |
| 1991 | Andy Harmon |
Kent State
MAC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1991 | Jerry Evans |
Toledo
MAC
|
TE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Cris Shale |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
P | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Terry Crews |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | J.J. Wierenga |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Joel Smeenge |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 156 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1990 | Reggie Thornton |
Bowling Green
MAC
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WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 6 games |
| 1990 | Ronald Heard |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Derrick Carr |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Brett Tucker |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Donnie Riley |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
RB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Kyle Kramer |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Kevin Haverdink |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1989 | John Buddenberg |
Akron
MAC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Bert Weidner |
Kent State
MAC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 81 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1988 | Sheldon White |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 72 games 8 career AV |
| 1988 | Gary Patton |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Andy Schillinger |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
WR | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 3 games |
| 1987 | Doug Bartlett |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | George Swarn |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
RB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 1 games |
| 1987 | Mark Garalczyk |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
DT | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 1987 | Brian Williams |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Chris Kelley |
Akron
MAC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 1987 | Clarence Vaughn |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 48 games 5 career AV |
| 1987 | Todd Peat |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
G | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1986 | John Offerdahl 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 89 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1986 | Scott Kellar |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
NT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 17 games 4 career AV |
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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.