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 first-round 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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Boise State
Mountain West
6picks
Boise State team hub
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2
Fresno State
Mountain West
5picks
Fresno State team hub
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3
San Diego State
Mountain West
5picks
San Diego State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
San José State
Mountain West · last pick 1983
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3 | 3 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Colorado State
Mountain West · last pick 1987
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Hawai'i
Mountain West · last pick 2002
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
New Mexico
Mountain West · last pick 2000
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 1 | 0 |
| 8 |
Utah State
Mountain West · last pick 2020
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Wyoming
Mountain West · last pick 2018
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–24 of 24 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Chris Johnson
Eastvale, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Ashton Jeanty
Jacksonville, FL
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Boise State
Mountain West
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RB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jordan Love
Bakersfield, CA
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Utah State
Mountain West
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QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2018 |
Josh Allen
4× Pro Bowl
|
Wyoming
Mountain West
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QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 128 games · 8 yrs as starter 111 career AV |
| 2018 |
Leighton Vander Esch
1× Pro Bowl
|
Boise State
Mountain West
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OLB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 71 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rashaad Penny
Norwalk, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
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RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 45 games 13 career AV |
| 2012 |
Shea McClellin
Caldwell, ID
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Boise State
Mountain West
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DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2012 |
Doug Martin
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 84 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2010 |
Ryan Mathews
1× Pro Bowl
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
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RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 86 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kyle Wilson
Piscataway, NJ
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Boise State
Mountain West
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 95 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2008 |
Ryan Clady
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Boise State
Mountain West
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T | DEN Denver Broncos | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2005 |
Logan Mankins
1× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
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Fresno State
Mountain West
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G | NE New England Patriots | 161 games · 11 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2002 | David Carr |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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QB | HOU Houston Texans | 94 games · 5 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2002 | Ashley Lelie |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
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WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2000 | Brian Urlacher HOF 4× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
New Mexico
Mountain West
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LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 182 games · 12 yrs as starter 119 career AV |
| 1998 | Kyle Turley 1× All-Pro |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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T | NO New Orleans Saints | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1994 | Marshall Faulk HOF 3× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 176 games · 11 yrs as starter 132 career AV |
| 1994 | Trent Dilfer 1× Pro Bowl |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 130 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1991 | Dan McGwire |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 1990 | James Williams |
Fresno State
Mountain West
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DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 70 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1987 | Kelly Stouffer |
Colorado State
Mountain West
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QB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 1983 | Gill Byrd 2× Pro Bowl |
San José State
Mountain West
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DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 149 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1982 | Gerald Willhite |
San José State
Mountain West
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RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 78 games · 1 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1981 | Mark Nichols |
San José State
Mountain West
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WR | DET Detroit Lions | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 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: Boise 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?
Boise 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.