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
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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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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
|
40 | 3 | 25% | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 2022
|
40 | 1 | 25% | 0 | 7 |
| 9 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 2025
|
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 51–100 of 558 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Josh Allen
4× Pro Bowl
|
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 128 games · 8 yrs as starter 111 career AV |
| 2018 |
Leighton Vander Esch
1× Pro Bowl
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
OLB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 71 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rashaad Penny
Norwalk, CA
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 45 games 13 career AV |
| 2018 |
Austin Corbett
Sparks, NV
|
Nevada
Mountain West
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 94 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2018 |
Michael Gallup
Monroe, GA
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 86 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2018 |
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
Memphis, TN
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 93 games 11 career AV |
| 2018 |
Jermaine Kelly
Los Angeles, CA
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Jason Sanders
1× All-Pro
|
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
K | MIA Miami Dolphins | 116 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2018 |
Nick Bawden
Los Gatos, CA
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 35 games |
| 2017 |
Nico Siragusa
Chula Vista, CA
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Donnel Pumphrey
Las Vegas, NV
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2017 |
Damontae Kazee
San Bernardino, CA
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2017 |
Brian Hill
Belleville, IL
|
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 48 games 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jeremy McNichols
Long Beach, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 71 games 9 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tanner Vallejo
Penn Valley, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 82 games 7 career AV |
| 2017 |
Chase Roullier
Savage, MN
|
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
C | WAS Washington Commanders | 69 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2017 |
Devante Mays
Livingston, TX
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 8 games |
| 2016 |
Kamalei Correa
Honolulu, HI
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2016 |
Darian Thompson
Lancaster, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
S | NYG New York Giants | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2016 |
Nick Vigil
Plain City, UT
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
ILB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kyler Fackrell
Mesa, AZ
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
OLB | GB Green Bay Packers | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2016 |
Rees Odhiambo
Mansfield, TX
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Tyler Ervin
Colton, CA
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San José State
Mountain West
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RB | HOU Houston Texans | 43 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Rashard Higgins
Dallas, TX
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Colorado State
Mountain West
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 85 games 13 career AV |
| 2016 |
Cory James
Del Rio, TX
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
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OLB | LV Oakland Raiders | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2016 |
Wes Schweitzer
Scottsdale, AZ
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ty Sambrailo
Watsonville, CA
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 71 games 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Garrett Grayson
Vancouver, WA
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
QB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Terry Poole
Monterey, CA
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Jay Ajayi
1× Pro Bowl
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tyeler Davison
Scottsdale, AZ
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 111 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
Derron Smith
Banning, CA
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
S | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 38 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Cody Wichmann
Mariposa, CA
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | 24 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Joey Iosefa
Pago Pago
|
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
FB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 games |
| 2015 |
Mark Nzeocha
Neusitz
|
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
OLB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 56 games 5 career AV |
| 2015 |
Akeem King
Nipomo, CA
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 2014 |
DeMarcus Lawrence
5× Pro Bowl
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 2014 |
Joel Bitonio
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Nevada
Mountain West
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 2014 |
Derek Carr
4× Pro Bowl
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 169 games · 11 yrs as starter 93 career AV |
| 2014 |
Weston Richburg
Amarillo, TX
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
OL | NYG New York Giants | 79 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2014 |
Davante Adams
3× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 2014 |
Crockett Gillmore
Bushland, TX
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Maurice Alexander
Saint Louis, MO
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Utah State
Mountain West
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 57 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2014 |
Marqueston Huff
Texarkana, TX
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Wyoming
Mountain West
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Nevin Lawson
Lauderhill, FL
|
Utah State
Mountain West
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2014 |
Bene Benwikere
|
San José State
Mountain West
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DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2014 |
Nat Berhe
Colton, CA
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 42 games 3 career AV |
| 2014 |
David Fales
Salinas, CA
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Robert Herron
Los Angeles, CA
|
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8 games |
| 2014 |
Matt Paradis
Council, ID
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
OL | DEN Denver Broncos | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 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.