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 3 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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Northern Illinois
MAC
6picks
Northern Illinois team hub
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2
Western Michigan
MAC
6picks
Western Michigan team hub
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Central Michigan
MAC
5picks
Central Michigan team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Miami (OH)
MAC · last pick 2021
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Bowling Green
MAC · last pick 2008
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Buffalo
MAC · last pick 2008
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Eastern Michigan
MAC · last pick 2023
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Akron
MAC · last pick 1989
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Ball State
MAC · last pick 2020
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Kent State
MAC · last pick 1989
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Ohio
MAC · last pick 2013
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–32 of 32 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Sidy Sow
Bromont, PQ
|
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
OL | NE New England Patriots | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaylon Moore
Detroit, MI
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 70 games 11 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tommy Doyle
Edina, MN
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
OL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Danny Pinter
South Bend, IN
|
Ball State
MAC
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 77 games 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Willie Beavers
Lathrup Village, MI
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 2 games |
| 2013 |
Eric Herman
Oregon, OH
|
Ohio
MAC
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 2009 |
T.J. Lang
2× Pro Bowl
|
Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 138 games · 7 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2008 |
Kory Lichtensteiger
|
Bowling Green
MAC
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jamey Richard
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Buffalo
MAC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 48 games 11 career AV |
| 2007 |
Doug Free
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Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 124 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2007 |
Drew Mormino
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 |
Eric Ghiaciuc
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
C | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 48 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2005 |
Adam Kieft
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2005 |
Scott Mruczkowski
|
Bowling Green
MAC
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 83 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jacob Bell
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
G | TEN Tennessee Titans | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2001 | Ryan Diem |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 157 games · 10 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 2001 | Alex Sulfsted |
Miami (OH)
MAC
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T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 1997 | Ed Ellis |
Buffalo
MAC
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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 |
| 1995 | Tom Nutten |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1993 | Paul Hutchins |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 17 games 3 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 |
| 1987 | Brian Williams |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Todd Peat |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
G | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 79 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1985 | Tom Toth |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1984 | Scott Bolzan |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Jim Hannula |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | Randy Clark |
Northern Illinois
MAC
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C | CHI Chicago Bears | 94 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1980 | Bob Harris |
Bowling Green
MAC
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T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Doug Lantz |
Miami (OH)
MAC
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C | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Northern Illinois — 6
- 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?
Northern Illinois leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 6 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.