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 WR 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 1–29 of 29 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Kyle Williams
Hawthorne, CA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Anthony Gould
Leavenworth, KS
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 19 games |
| 2020 |
Isaiah Hodgins
Oakley, CA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2020 |
Dezmon Patmon
San Diego, CA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 10 games |
| 2015 |
Vince Mayle
Natomas, CA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 23 games |
| 2014 |
Brandin Cooks
Stockton, CA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 2013 |
Markus Wheaton
Chandler, AZ
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2013 |
Marquess Wilson
Tulare, CA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 31 games 6 career AV |
| 2009 |
Brandon Gibson
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sammie Stroughter
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 33 games 5 career AV |
| 2007 |
Jason Hill
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2006 |
Mike Hass
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 2004 |
Devard Darling
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2001 | Chad Johnson 2× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 166 games · 9 yrs as starter 85 career AV |
| 2001 | Milton Wynn |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | T.J. Houshmandzadeh 1× Pro Bowl |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 146 games · 6 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1999 | Tim Alexander |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Chad Carpenter |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Augustin Olobia |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Tim Stallworth |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
| 1989 | Robb Thomas |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 136 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1987 | Kitrick Taylor |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 47 games 5 career AV |
| 1987 | Michel James |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Reggie Bynum |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 1 games |
| 1982 | Victor Simmons |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Jeff Keller |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Jim Whatley |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Mike Wilson |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 136 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1980 | Tyrone Gray |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Washington State — 17
- 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 17 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.