Mountain West programs ranked by NFL draft picks since 1980 — first-rounders, Pro Bowl alumni, and recent draft classes.
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Mountain West 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 picks out of the Mountain West · 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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1
San Diego State
Mountain West
91picks
San Diego State team hub
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2
Fresno State
Mountain West
72picks
Fresno State team hub
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3
Boise State
Mountain West
59picks
Boise State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Hawai'i
Mountain West · last pick 2020
|
57 | 1 | 24% | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |
Colorado State
Mountain West · last pick 2025
|
47 | 1 | 24% | 0 | 5 |
| 6 |
Utah State
Mountain West · last pick 2025
|
41 | 1 | 410% | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 2023
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40 | 3 | 25% | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 2022
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40 | 1 | 25% | 0 | 7 |
| 9 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 2025
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37 | 0 | 38% | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |
UNLV
Mountain West · last pick 2025
|
34 | 0 | 26% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 2026
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32 | 1 | 412% | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |
Air Force
Mountain West · last pick 2024
|
8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 451–500 of 558 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | James Johnson |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Hal Garner |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 67 games 5 career AV |
| 1985 | Rich Moran |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1985 | Keli McGregor |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 8 games |
| 1985 | Raphel Cherry |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1985 | Tony Smith |
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Mike Hamby |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Jay Novacek 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
TE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 158 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1985 | Rich Miano |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 135 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Akiu |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 20 games |
| 1985 | Tom Polley |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Waters |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Buddy Funck |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Harper LeBel |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 136 games |
| 1984 | Eric Richardson |
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 30 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Chris Kolodziejski |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Sean McNanie |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 72 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1984 | Patrick Allen |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1984 | Kevin Call |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 130 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1984 | Terry Nugent |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 1 games |
| 1984 | Aaron Smith |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Kirk Dodge |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 23 games 3 career AV |
| 1984 | Jimmie Carter |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 1 games |
| 1984 | Derwin Williams |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Bernard Carvalho |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Niko Noga |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
LB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 122 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1984 | Derrick Franklin |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Bobby Johnson |
San José State
Mountain West
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Michel Bourgeau |
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Mike Saxon |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
P | DET Detroit Lions | 172 games 20 career AV |
| 1984 | Theodis Windham |
Utah State
Mountain West
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DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Gill Byrd 2× Pro Bowl |
San José State
Mountain West
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DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 149 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1983 | Henry Ellard 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 228 games · 14 yrs as starter 97 career AV |
| 1983 | Clint Sampson |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 59 games 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Todd Seabaugh |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Charles Mann 4× Pro Bowl |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 177 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1983 | Phil Smith |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | IND Baltimore Colts | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 1983 | Doug Reed |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1983 | Ken Thomas |
San José State
Mountain West
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Anthony Edgar |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Jeff Turk |
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | John Rade |
Boise State
Mountain West
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 122 games · 8 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1983 | Jim Mills |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
T | IND Baltimore Colts | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Brian Hawkins |
San José State
Mountain West
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | James Williams |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Darius Durham |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mervyn Fernandez |
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1983 | Jesse Sapolu 2× Pro Bowl |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
C | SF San Francisco 49ers | 182 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1983 | John Salley |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Tim Kearse |
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 3 games 1 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: San Diego State — 91
- 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?
San Diego State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 91 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.