MAC 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
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 OL Day 2 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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Central Michigan
MAC
2picks
Central Michigan team hub
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Kent State
MAC
2picks
Kent State team hub
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Toledo
MAC
2picks
Toledo team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Western Michigan
MAC · last pick 2018
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Akron
MAC · last pick 2007
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Ball State
MAC · last pick 2009
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Miami (OH)
MAC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Northern Illinois
MAC · last pick 2019
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–12 of 12 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Luke Goedeke
Whitelaw, WI
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Central Michigan
MAC
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OL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2022 |
Bernhard Raimann
Steinbrunn
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Central Michigan
MAC
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OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2019 |
Max Scharping
Green Bay, WI
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Northern Illinois
MAC
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T | HOU Houston Texans | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chukwuma Okorafor
Southfield, MI
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Western Michigan
MAC
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T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2017 |
Taylor Moton
Okemos, MI
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Western Michigan
MAC
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G | CAR Carolina Panthers | 145 games · 8 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2013 |
Brian Winters
Hudson, OH
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Kent State
MAC
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G | NYJ New York Jets | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brandon Brooks
3× Pro Bowl
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Miami (OH)
MAC
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G | HOU Houston Texans | 114 games · 7 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2009 |
Robert Brewster
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Ball State
MAC
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T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 2008 |
John Greco
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Toledo
MAC
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T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 132 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2007 | Andy Alleman |
Akron
MAC
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G | NO New Orleans Saints | 24 games 5 career AV |
| 2005 |
Nick Kaczur
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Toledo
MAC
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T | NE New England Patriots | 68 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1998 | Bob Hallen |
Kent State
MAC
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G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 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: Central Michigan — 2
- 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?
Central Michigan leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 2 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.