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 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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Hawai'i
Mountain West
5picks
Hawai'i team hub
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2
Boise State
Mountain West
3picks
Boise State team hub
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3
Colorado State
Mountain West
3picks
Colorado State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 2018
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
San Diego State
Mountain West · last pick 2002
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Fresno State
Mountain West · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 2006
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 1999
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 1997
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–19 of 19 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Ezra Cleveland
Spanaway, WA
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Boise State
Mountain West
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T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2018 |
Austin Corbett
Sparks, NV
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Nevada
Mountain West
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C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 94 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2016 |
Rees Odhiambo
Mansfield, TX
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Boise State
Mountain West
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G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ty Sambrailo
Watsonville, CA
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Colorado State
Mountain West
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T | DEN Denver Broncos | 71 games 14 career AV |
| 2014 |
Joel Bitonio
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
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Nevada
Mountain West
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G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 2014 |
Weston Richburg
Amarillo, TX
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Colorado State
Mountain West
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OL | NYG New York Giants | 79 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2007 |
Samson Satele
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Hawai'i
Mountain West
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C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 118 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2006 |
Daryn Colledge
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Boise State
Mountain West
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T | GB Green Bay Packers | 141 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2006 |
Ryan Cook
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New Mexico
Mountain West
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C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2003 | Vince Manuwai |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2003 | Wayne Hunter |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2002 | Chester Pitts |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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T | HOU Houston Texans | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2000 | Adrian Klemm |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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G | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 10 career AV |
| 1999 | Anthony Cesario |
Colorado State
Mountain West
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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 |
| 1997 | Steve Scifres |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 7 games |
| 1990 | Leo Goeas |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 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 |
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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: Hawai'i — 5
- 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?
Hawai'i leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 5 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.