Pac-12 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.
Draft pick explorer
Showing 101–150 of 168 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | James Darling |
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LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 139 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1997 | Scott Sanderson |
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T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 45 games 7 career AV |
| 1997 | Chad Carpenter |
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WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Reggie Tongue |
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DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 145 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1996 | Chris Hayes |
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1995 | Mark Fields 2× Pro Bowl |
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LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1995 | Don Sasa |
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DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Torey Hunter |
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DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Chad Eaton |
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DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 103 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1994 | Alai Kalaniuvalu |
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G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Drew Bledsoe 4× Pro Bowl |
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QB | NE New England Patriots | 194 games · 12 yrs as starter 105 career AV |
| 1993 | Lewis Bush |
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LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 141 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1993 | Clarence Williams |
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TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 7 games |
| 1992 | Jason Hanson 2× Pro Bowl |
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K | DET Detroit Lions | 327 games 48 career AV |
| 1992 | Michael Wright |
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DB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Anthony Prior |
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DB | NYG New York Giants | 59 games 3 career AV |
| 1992 | Augustin Olobia |
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WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Esera Tuaolo |
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NT | GB Green Bay Packers | 111 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1990 | Steve Broussard |
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RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 121 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Savage |
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NT | NYJ New York Jets | 5 games |
| 1990 | Pat Chaffey |
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RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 1990 | Tim Stallworth |
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WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
| 1990 | Dan Grayson |
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LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Doug Wellsandt |
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TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Phil Ross |
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TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Tim Downing |
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DE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mike Utley |
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G | DET Detroit Lions | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1989 | Erik Wilhelm |
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QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Robb Thomas |
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 136 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1989 | Chris Dyko |
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T | CHI Chicago Bears | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Artie Holmes |
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Calvin Nicholson |
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DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | James Hasty 2× Pro Bowl |
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DB | NYJ New York Jets | 206 games · 13 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1988 | Owen Hooven |
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T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Brian Forde |
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LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 64 games 7 career AV |
| 1988 | Richard Calvin |
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RB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Ricky Reynolds |
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DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 147 games · 10 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1987 | Kitrick Taylor |
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WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 47 games 5 career AV |
| 1987 | Kerry Porter |
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RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 35 games |
| 1987 | Michel James |
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WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Paul Carberry |
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DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Erik Howard 1× Pro Bowl |
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NT | NYG New York Giants | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1986 | Rueben Mayes 2× Pro Bowl |
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RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1986 | Mark Rypien 2× Pro Bowl |
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QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 104 games · 5 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1986 | Reggie Bynum |
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WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 1 games |
| 1986 | Junior Tautalatasi |
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RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 51 games 7 career AV |
| 1985 | Milford Hodge |
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DE | NE New England Patriots | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 1985 | Dan Lynch |
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G | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Keith Millard 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
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DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1984 | Eric Williams |
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DE | DET Detroit Lions | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 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: Washington State — 96
- 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?
Washington State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 96 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.