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 TE 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
6picks
San Diego State team hub
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2
Boise State
Mountain West
5picks
Boise State team hub
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3
Colorado State
Mountain West
5picks
Colorado State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 2019
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |
Nevada
Mountain West · last pick 2022
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3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 1996
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3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 1985
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3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Fresno State
Mountain West · last pick 2009
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Hawai'i
Mountain West · last pick 1987
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Utah State
Mountain West · last pick 2004
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–32 of 32 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Trey McBride
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2022 |
Daniel Bellinger
Las Vegas, NV
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San Diego State
Mountain West
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2022 |
Cole Turner
Clackamas, OR
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Nevada
Mountain West
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 23 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
John Bates
Lebanon, OR
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Boise State
Mountain West
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TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2019 |
Josh Oliver
Paso Robles, CA
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San José State
Mountain West
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TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kahale Warring
Sonora, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 9 games |
| 2014 |
Crockett Gillmore
Bushland, TX
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Colorado State
Mountain West
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2013 |
Gavin Escobar
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 64 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Virgil Green
Tulare, CA
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Nevada
Mountain West
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TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 137 games · 5 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2009 |
Bear Pascoe
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Fresno State
Mountain West
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TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 85 games · 2 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2007 |
Derek Schouman
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Boise State
Mountain West
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TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2005 |
Joel Dreessen
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Colorado State
Mountain West
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 120 games · 4 yrs as starter 16 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 |
Courtney Anderson
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San José State
Mountain West
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TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Jeb Putzier |
Boise State
Mountain West
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TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2001 | Sean Brewer |
San José State
Mountain West
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TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 12 games |
| 2000 | Dave Stachelski |
Boise State
Mountain West
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TE | NE New England Patriots | 9 games |
| 1996 | Brian Roche |
San José State
Mountain West
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TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Chris Griffin |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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TE | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 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 |
| 1992 | Ray Rowe |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 4 games |
| 1992 | Larry Stayner |
Boise State
Mountain West
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TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Demetrius Davis |
Nevada
Mountain West
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TE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Robert Awalt |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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TE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 95 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1987 | Ron Hall |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1985 | Keli McGregor |
Colorado State
Mountain West
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TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 8 games |
| 1985 | Jay Novacek 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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TE | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 158 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1985 | Mike Waters |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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TE | NYJ New York Jets | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 1985 | Harper LeBel |
Colorado State
Mountain West
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TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 136 games |
| 1984 | Chris Kolodziejski |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | James Williams |
Wyoming
Mountain West
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TE | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Chris Combs |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 32 games |
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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 — 6
- 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 6 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.