Pac-12 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
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
Showing DL picks out of the Pac-12 · 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.
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–24 of 24 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Brennan Jackson
Temecula, CA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Xavier Cooper
Tacoma, WA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 40 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Obum Gwacham
Chino Hills, CA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Scott Crichton
Tacoma, WA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Stephen Paea
Los Altos, CA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2009 |
Slade Norris
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 9 games |
| 2005 | Bill Swancutt |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 8 games |
| 2004 |
Dwan Edwards
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2003 | Rien Long |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 39 games 5 career AV |
| 2003 | James Lee |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | DeLawrence Grant |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2000 | Rob Meier |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 138 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1998 | Leon Bender |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Dorian Boose |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 44 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Don Sasa |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Chad Eaton |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 103 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1991 | Esera Tuaolo |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
NT | GB Green Bay Packers | 111 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Savage |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
NT | NYJ New York Jets | 5 games |
| 1990 | Tim Downing |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Paul Carberry |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Erik Howard 1× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
NT | NYG New York Giants | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1985 | Milford Hodge |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 1984 | Keith Millard 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 4 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1984 | Eric Williams |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
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 — 14
- 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 14 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.