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
Showing DB picks out of the MAC · 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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Toledo
MAC
8picks
Toledo team hub
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2
Central Michigan
MAC
6picks
Central Michigan team hub
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3
Miami (OH)
MAC
5picks
Miami (OH) team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Ball State
MAC · last pick 2023
|
4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Western Michigan
MAC · last pick 2025
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Bowling Green
MAC · last pick 1995
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Northern Illinois
MAC · last pick 2014
|
3 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Akron
MAC · last pick 2008
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Eastern Michigan
MAC · last pick 2005
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Kent State
MAC · last pick 2008
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Ohio
MAC · last pick 2014
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Buffalo
MAC · last pick 2011
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–42 of 42 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Saint Petersburg, FL
|
Toledo
MAC
|
S | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Andre Fuller
Loxahatchee, FL
|
Toledo
MAC
|
CB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Bilhal Kone
Apple Valley, MN
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Donte Kent
Harrisburg, PA
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Quinyon Mitchell
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Toledo
MAC
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2023 |
Nic Jones
Detroit, MI
|
Ball State
MAC
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Tycen Anderson
Toledo, OH
|
Toledo
MAC
|
S | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 41 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Samuel Womack
Detroit, MI
|
Toledo
MAC
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 46 games 7 career AV |
| 2019 |
Sean Murphy-Bunting
Clinton Township, MI
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ka'dar Hollman
Burlington, NJ
|
Toledo
MAC
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | 45 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Xavier Crawford
Pittsburg, CA
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Darius Phillips
Detroit, MI
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
CB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 56 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kavon Frazier
Grand Rapids, MI
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
S | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 60 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Quinten Rollins
Wilmington, OH
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | 33 games 7 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jimmie Ward
Mobile, AL
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 126 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2014 |
T.J. Carrie
|
Ohio
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 125 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2011 |
Josh Thomas
|
Buffalo
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 51 games 7 career AV |
| 2009 |
Louis Delmas
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 78 games · 6 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2009 |
Mike Mitchell
|
Ohio
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 145 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2009 |
E.J. Biggers
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 92 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2008 |
Reggie Corner
|
Akron
MAC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 55 games 8 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jack Williams
|
Kent State
MAC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Usama Young
|
Kent State
MAC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2005 |
Alphonso Hodge
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 |
Justin Beriault
|
Ball State
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 | Chris Roberson |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 games |
| 2001 | Dwight Smith |
Akron
MAC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1999 | Paris Johnson |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | JoJuan Armour |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1998 | Clarence Love |
Toledo
MAC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Cory Gilliard |
Ball State
MAC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 1 games |
| 1995 | Charlie Williams |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 81 games 8 career AV |
| 1993 | Blaine Bishop 4× Pro Bowl |
Ball State
MAC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1992 | Darren Anderson |
Toledo
MAC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 74 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Brett Tucker |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Kyle Kramer |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Sheldon White |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 72 games 8 career AV |
| 1987 | Clarence Vaughn |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 48 games 5 career AV |
| 1985 | Jim Bowman |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1984 | Martin Bayless |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 192 games · 10 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1981 | Ken Miller |
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Robert Jackson |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 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: Toledo — 8
- 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?
Toledo leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 8 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.