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 Day 2 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
24picks
San Diego State team hub
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2
Fresno State
Mountain West
18picks
Fresno State team hub
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3
Hawai'i
Mountain West
17picks
Hawai'i team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Boise State
Mountain West · last pick 2020
|
14 | 0 | 17% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Colorado State
Mountain West · last pick 2022
|
10 | 0 | 220% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 2019
|
10 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 2018
|
9 | 0 | 222% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Utah State
Mountain West · last pick 2016
|
9 | 0 | 333% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 2007
|
7 | 0 | 114% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 2022
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7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
UNLV
Mountain West · last pick 2007
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 129 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
Paul Williams
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 5 games |
| 2006 |
Daryn Colledge
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 141 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ryan Cook
|
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2006 |
Richard Marshall
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 124 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2006 |
Freddy Keiaho
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 55 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2005 |
Matt McCoy
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2005 |
Kirk Morrison
|
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | 112 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2004 |
Travis LaBoy
|
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 95 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2004 |
Bernard Berrian
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 109 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2004 |
Chris Cooley
2× Pro Bowl
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 117 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2004 |
Jorge Cordova
|
Nevada
Mountain West
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Pisa Tinoisamoa |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 98 games · 7 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2003 | Nate Burleson |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 135 games · 9 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | Vince Manuwai |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2003 | Wayne Hunter |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Kevin Curtis |
Utah State
Mountain West
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WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2003 | Sam Williams |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2002 | Chester Pitts |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2002 | Anton Palepoi |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2001 | Sean Brewer |
San José State
Mountain West
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 12 games |
| 2000 | Adrian Klemm |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 10 career AV |
| 2000 | Jeff Ulbrich |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 120 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1999 | Cory Hall |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 87 games · 5 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1999 | Joey Porter 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 188 games · 11 yrs as starter 90 career AV |
| 1999 | Anthony Cesario |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | David Loverne |
San José State
Mountain West
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G | NYJ New York Jets | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1998 | Chris Conrad |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 1998 | Ramos McDonald |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1997 | Will Blackwell |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 47 games 8 career AV |
| 1997 | Steve Scifres |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 7 games |
| 1996 | Alex Van Dyke |
Nevada
Mountain West
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WR | NYJ New York Jets | 42 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Brady Smith |
Colorado State
Mountain West
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 143 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1996 | Winslow Oliver |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 64 games 6 career AV |
| 1996 | Brian Roche |
San José State
Mountain West
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Reggie Brown |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1995 | David Sloan 1× Pro Bowl |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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TE | DET Detroit Lions | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1995 | Stoney Case |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 20 games 4 career AV |
| 1994 | Darnay Scott |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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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 | Jason Elam 3× Pro Bowl |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
K | DEN Denver Broncos | 263 games 43 career AV |
| 1992 | Marquez Pope |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 129 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1992 | Patrick Rowe |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 5 games |
| 1991 | Aaron Craver |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1990 | Ron Cox |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 113 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1990 | Leo Goeas |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1989 | Eric Coleman |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DB | NE New England Patriots | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Ickey Woods |
UNLV
Mountain West
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RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1988 | Al Noga |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 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 — 24
- 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 24 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.