Mountain West 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
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 OL 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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San Diego State
Mountain West
18picks
San Diego State team hub
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2
Hawai'i
Mountain West
12picks
Hawai'i team hub
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3
Boise State
Mountain West
9picks
Boise State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Fresno State
Mountain West · last pick 2020
|
7 | 1 | 114% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Colorado State
Mountain West · last pick 2015
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 2010
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
UNLV
Mountain West · last pick 2010
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 2018
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 2016
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 2017
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Air Force
Mountain West · last pick 1997
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Utah State
Mountain West · last pick 2008
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–76 of 76 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | David Loverne |
San José State
Mountain West
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1998 | Kyle Turley 1× All-Pro |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1998 | Chris Conrad |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | Ephraim Salaam |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 163 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1997 | Steve Scifres |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 7 games |
| 1997 | Daniel Palmer |
Air Force
Mountain West
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Jerry Reynolds |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 1993 | Lonnie Palelei |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1992 | Jim Jennings |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Nick Subis |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Ron Shipley |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Leo Goeas |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1990 | Roman Fortin |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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C | DET Detroit Lions | 147 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1988 | Mike Withycombe |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 1988 | Dave Des Rochers |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Joe Onosai |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Dan Knight |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Rich Moran |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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G | GB Green Bay Packers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1984 | Kevin Call |
Colorado State
Mountain West
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T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 130 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1984 | Bernard Carvalho |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Jim Mills |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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T | IND Baltimore Colts | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1983 | Jesse Sapolu 2× Pro Bowl |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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C | SF San Francisco 49ers | 182 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1982 | Gary Crum |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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T | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Eric Sanders |
Nevada
Mountain West
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T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 158 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1981 | Art Plunkett |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 71 games 8 career AV |
| 1980 | Kevin Fidel |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 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: San Diego State — 18
- 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 18 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.