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 WR 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
20picks
San Diego State team hub
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2
Fresno State
Mountain West
17picks
Fresno State team hub
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3
Hawai'i
Mountain West
11picks
Hawai'i team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 2007
|
9 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 2022
|
7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Utah State
Mountain West · last pick 2025
|
7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Boise State
Mountain West · last pick 2022
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |
Colorado State
Mountain West · last pick 2025
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6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 2014
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
UNLV
Mountain West · last pick 2025
|
5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 2008
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–98 of 98 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Jahine Arnold |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | DeAndre Maxwell |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | David Dunn |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 88 games 13 career AV |
| 1995 | Henry Bailey |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 games |
| 1994 | Darnay Scott |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 124 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1994 | Ryan Yarborough |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 51 games 2 career AV |
| 1994 | Tydus Winans |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 1994 | Malcolm Floyd |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 49 games 2 career AV |
| 1993 | Darrick Branch |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Patrick Rowe |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 5 games |
| 1992 | Jeff Sydner |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 41 games |
| 1991 | Treamelle Taylor |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Shawn Wiggins |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Keenan McCardell 2× Pro Bowl |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 209 games · 10 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1990 | Terance Mathis 1× Pro Bowl |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 206 games · 8 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1990 | Dwight Pickens |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Pat Newman |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 34 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Robert Claiborne |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 14 games |
| 1990 | Tony Jeffery |
San José State
Mountain West
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Alfred Jackson |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 45 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Kendal Smith |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1988 | George Thomas |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1988 | Marco Johnson |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Stephen Baker |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1987 | Gene Taylor |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 13 games |
| 1986 | Webster Slaughter 2× Pro Bowl |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 162 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1986 | Walter Murray |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 19 games 4 career AV |
| 1986 | Vince Warren |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 4 games |
| 1986 | Solomon Miller |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 1986 | Allyn Griffin |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Tony Smith |
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Mike Akiu |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 20 games |
| 1984 | Eric Richardson |
San José State
Mountain West
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 30 games 1 career AV |
| 1984 | Derwin Williams |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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WR | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 1 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 | Phil Smith |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | IND Baltimore Colts | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 1983 | Darius Durham |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Mervyn Fernandez |
San José State
Mountain West
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WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1983 | Tim Kearse |
San José State
Mountain West
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WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1982 | Stacey Bailey |
San José State
Mountain West
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WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1982 | Tony Woodruff |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 23 games 5 career AV |
| 1981 | Mark Nichols |
San José State
Mountain West
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1981 | Sam Greene |
UNLV
Mountain West
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WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Ricky Martin |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | James Murphy |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 10 games |
| 1980 | Danny Pittman |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1980 | DeWayne Jett |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
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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 — 20
- 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 20 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.