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
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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 1–42 of 42 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 |
| 2023 |
Luke Musgrave
Bend, OR
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 35 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Daiyan Henley
Los Angeles, CA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
LB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2022 |
Abraham Lucas
Everett, WA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
OL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2021 |
Nahshon Wright
1× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2016 |
Isaac Seumalo
1× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2015 |
Sean Mannion
Pleasanton, CA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Xavier Cooper
Tacoma, WA
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 40 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Steven Nelson
Warner Robins, GA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 130 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2014 |
Scott Crichton
Tacoma, WA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Markus Wheaton
Chandler, AZ
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brandon Hardin
Honolulu, HI
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Stephen Paea
Los Altos, CA
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2009 |
Andy Levitre
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 143 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2009 |
Keenan Lewis
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2007 |
Sabby Piscitelli
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2007 |
Jason Hill
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2005 |
Karl Paymah
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 74 games 6 career AV |
| 2004 |
Dwan Edwards
|
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 136 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2004 |
Devard Darling
|
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Raonall Smith |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 50 games 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Lamont Thompson |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2002 | James Allen |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 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 | DeLawrence Grant |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 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 |
| 1997 | James Darling |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 139 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1997 | Scott Sanderson |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 45 games 7 career AV |
| 1996 | Reggie Tongue |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 145 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1995 | Don Sasa |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Torey Hunter |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Alai Kalaniuvalu |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Jason Hanson 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
K | DET Detroit Lions | 327 games 48 career AV |
| 1991 | Esera Tuaolo |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
NT | GB Green Bay Packers | 111 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Mike Utley |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1989 | Erik Wilhelm |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 1988 | James Hasty 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 206 games · 13 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1987 | Ricky Reynolds |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 147 games · 10 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1986 | Erik Howard 1× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
NT | NYG New York Giants | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1986 | Rueben Mayes 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 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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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 — 22
- 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 22 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.