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
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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
10picks
Western Michigan team hub
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Toledo
MAC
6picks
Toledo team hub
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Central Michigan
MAC
5picks
Central Michigan team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Kent State
MAC · last pick 2014
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Akron
MAC · last pick 2007
|
4 | 0 | 125% | 1 | 0 |
| 6 |
Miami (OH)
MAC · last pick 2015
|
4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Northern Illinois
MAC · last pick 2019
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Ohio
MAC · last pick 2017
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Ball State
MAC · last pick 2009
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Bowling Green
MAC · last pick 2025
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Eastern Michigan
MAC · last pick 2008
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Buffalo
MAC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–48 of 48 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
Saint Petersburg, FL
|
Toledo
MAC
|
S | CLE Cleveland Browns | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Darius Alexander
Fort Wayne, IN
|
Toledo
MAC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Harold Fannin
Canton, OH
|
Bowling Green
MAC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Marshawn Kneeland
Grand Rapids, MI
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
DL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Skyy Moore
New Kensington, PA
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 53 games 5 career AV |
| 2022 |
Luke Goedeke
Whitelaw, WI
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
OL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 52 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2022 |
Bernhard Raimann
Steinbrunn
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2021 |
D'Wayne Eskridge
Bluffton, IN
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 43 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Malcolm Koonce
Peekskill, NY
|
Buffalo
MAC
|
DE | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 56 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 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 |
Max Scharping
Green Bay, WI
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2019 |
Diontae Johnson
1× Pro Bowl
|
Toledo
MAC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2018 |
Chukwuma Okorafor
Southfield, MI
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2017 |
Taylor Moton
Okemos, MI
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
G | CAR Carolina Panthers | 145 games · 8 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tarell Basham
Rocky Mount, VA
|
Ohio
MAC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2017 |
Kareem Hunt
1× Pro Bowl
|
Toledo
MAC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2017 |
Kenny Golladay
1× Pro Bowl
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 73 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2015 |
Quinten Rollins
Wilmington, OH
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | 33 games 7 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dri Archer
Laurel, FL
|
Kent State
MAC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 20 games |
| 2013 |
Brian Winters
Hudson, OH
|
Kent State
MAC
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brandon Brooks
3× Pro Bowl
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
G | HOU Houston Texans | 114 games · 7 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2010 |
Taylor Price
Hilliard, OH
|
Ohio
MAC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 6 games 1 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 |
Robert Brewster
|
Ball State
MAC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 2008 |
Jason Jones
|
Eastern Michigan
MAC
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DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 109 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2008 |
John Greco
|
Toledo
MAC
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T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 132 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2007 |
Dan Bazuin
|
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2007 |
Usama Young
|
Kent State
MAC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2007 | Andy Alleman |
Akron
MAC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 24 games 5 career AV |
| 2007 |
Garrett Wolfe
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 50 games 2 career AV |
| 2006 |
Greg Jennings
2× Pro Bowl
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tony Scheffler
|
Western Michigan
MAC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 107 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2005 |
Charlie Frye
|
Akron
MAC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2005 |
Nick Kaczur
|
Toledo
MAC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 68 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2001 | Dwight Smith |
Akron
MAC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Prentice |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 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 |
| 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 |
| 1995 | Charlie Williams |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 81 games 8 career AV |
| 1994 | LeShon Johnson |
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1990 | Joel Smeenge |
Western Michigan
MAC
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 156 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1988 | Sheldon White |
Miami (OH)
MAC
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 72 games 8 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 |
| 1985 | Jim Bowman |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 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 — 10
- 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 10 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.