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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San Diego State
Mountain West
8picks
San Diego State team hub
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2
Boise State
Mountain West
7picks
Boise State team hub
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3
Wyoming
Mountain West
6picks
Wyoming team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Fresno State
Mountain West · last pick 2015
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Hawai'i
Mountain West · last pick 2007
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
UNLV
Mountain West · last pick 2002
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Air Force
Mountain West · last pick 2022
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Utah State
Mountain West · last pick 1987
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Colorado State
Mountain West · last pick 2024
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 2026
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–45 of 45 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Keyshawn James-Newby
Helena, MT
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New Mexico
Mountain West
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Ahmed Hassanein
Anaheim, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2024 |
Mohamed Kamara
Newark, NJ
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 8 games |
| 2023 |
Viliami Fehoko
East Palo Alto, CA
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San José State
Mountain West
|
DL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2023 |
Scott Matlock
Homedale, ID
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 45 games 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jordan Jackson
Jacksonville, FL
|
Air Force
Mountain West
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Curtis Weaver
Long Beach, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Tyeler Davison
Scottsdale, AZ
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Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 111 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2012 |
Billy Winn
Las Vegas, NV
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jerome Long
Los Osos, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 2008 |
Jason Shirley
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Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 7 games |
| 2007 |
Melila Purcell
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Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Isaac Sopoaga
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Hawai'i
Mountain West
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DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2002 | Alan Harper |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Ahmad Miller |
UNLV
Mountain West
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DT | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila 1× Pro Bowl |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 124 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1999 | Talance Sawyer |
UNLV
Mountain West
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DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 39 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1999 | Bryce Fisher |
Air Force
Mountain West
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DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 91 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1998 | James Cannida |
Nevada
Mountain West
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DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 50 games 7 career AV |
| 1996 | La'Roi Glover 1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 193 games · 11 yrs as starter 89 career AV |
| 1995 | Jamal Duff |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 41 games 7 career AV |
| 1995 | John Burrough |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 89 games 11 career AV |
| 1994 | Ta'ase Faumui |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 games |
| 1994 | Kimo von Oelhoffen |
Boise State
Mountain West
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 197 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1994 | Ramondo Stallings |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 38 games 4 career AV |
| 1993 | Maa Tanuvasa |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1992 | Doug Rigby |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Pio Sagapolutele |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1990 | Craig Schlichting |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Terry Cook |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | David Edeen |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Pat Rabold |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Jeff Knapton |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Chad Hennings |
Air Force
Mountain West
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DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 119 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1988 | Jethro Franklin |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Mark Mraz |
Utah State
Mountain West
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DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Hamby |
Utah State
Mountain West
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DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1984 | Michel Bourgeau |
Boise State
Mountain West
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 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 |
| 1982 | Todd Liebenstein |
UNLV
Mountain West
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DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1982 | Mike Perko |
Utah State
Mountain West
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NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 9 games 3 career AV |
| 1982 | Randy Trautman |
Boise State
Mountain West
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DT | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Jim Wilks |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 183 games · 11 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1980 | Ron Crews |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
NT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | Tom Tuinei |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 12 games 2 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 — 8
- 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 8 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.