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 WR 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
4picks
Northern Illinois team hub
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2
Bowling Green
MAC
3picks
Bowling Green team hub
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3
Miami (OH)
MAC
3picks
Miami (OH) team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Western Michigan
MAC · last pick 2016
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Akron
MAC · last pick 2006
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Kent State
MAC · last pick 2009
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Toledo
MAC · last pick 2003
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Ball State
MAC · last pick 2005
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Buffalo
MAC · last pick 2000
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Central Michigan
MAC · last pick 2010
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Eastern Michigan
MAC · last pick 2003
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Ohio
MAC · last pick 2012
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–24 of 24 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Scott Miller
Barrington, IL
|
Bowling Green
MAC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 93 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2016 |
Daniel Braverman
Miramar, FL
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2015 |
Da'Ron Brown
Chicago, IL
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
LaVon Brazill
Lantana, FL
|
Ohio
MAC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 25 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jordan White
Cleveland, OH
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 3 games |
| 2010 |
Antonio Brown
4× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 146 games · 7 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 2009 |
Julian Edelman
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Kent State
MAC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2007 |
Ryne Robinson
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Miami (OH)
MAC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 16 games |
| 2006 |
Domenik Hixon
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Akron
MAC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 76 games 17 career AV |
| 2005 |
Dante Ridgeway
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Ball State
MAC
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games |
| 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 | Jake Schifino |
Akron
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games |
| 2002 | Darrell Hill |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 33 games |
| 2001 | Justin McCareins |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2000 | Trevor Gaylor |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 34 games 7 career AV |
| 2000 | Drew Haddad |
Buffalo
MAC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 2 games |
| 1999 | Eugene Baker |
Kent State
MAC
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Steve Hawkins |
Western Michigan
MAC
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 7 games |
| 1990 | Reggie Thornton |
Bowling Green
MAC
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WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 6 games |
| 1990 | Ronald Heard |
Bowling Green
MAC
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Andy Schillinger |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
WR | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 3 games |
| 1986 | Curt Pardridge |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Rod Achter |
Toledo
MAC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 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 — 4
- 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 4 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.