SWAC 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
SWAC 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 picks out of the SWAC · 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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Jackson State
SWAC
41picks
Jackson State team hub
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2
Southern
SWAC
23picks
Southern team hub
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3
Florida A&M
SWAC
21picks
Florida A&M team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Alcorn State
SWAC · last pick 1999
|
16 | 3 | 319% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Alabama State
SWAC · last pick 2019
|
15 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC · last pick 2005
|
14 | 0 | 214% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Texas Southern
SWAC · last pick 2015
|
13 | 0 | 18% | 1 | 0 |
| 8 |
Alabama A&M
SWAC · last pick 2025
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12 | 0 | 217% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC · last pick 2013
|
9 | 0 | 111% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Mississippi Valley State
SWAC · last pick 1992
|
7 | 1 | 229% | 1 | 0 |
| 11 |
Grambling
SWAC · last pick 2017
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3 | 0 | 133% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
Prairie View A&M
SWAC · last pick 2019
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 151–176 of 176 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mike Williams |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 14 games |
| 1982 | Ricky Smith |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 49 games 8 career AV |
| 1982 | Larry Cowan |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 8 games |
| 1982 | Charles Riggins |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 3 games |
| 1982 | Raymond Coley |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Curtis Green |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 123 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1981 | James Davis |
Southern
SWAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 83 games 8 career AV |
| 1981 | William Daniels |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Larry Werts |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Buster Barnett |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 56 games 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Brian Williams |
Southern
SWAC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 1 games |
| 1981 | Stacy Charles |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Roynell Young 1× Pro Bowl |
Alcorn State
SWAC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1980 | Perry Harrington |
Jackson State
SWAC
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RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 59 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1980 | Ken Times |
Southern
SWAC
|
NT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 5 games |
| 1980 | Herb Williams |
Southern
SWAC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 1980 | Bennie Leverett |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Otis Wonsley |
Alcorn State
SWAC
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 72 games 1 career AV |
| 1980 | George Farmer |
Southern
SWAC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1980 | Ron McCall |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC
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WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Matthew Teague |
Prairie View A&M
SWAC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Terry Greer |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1980 | Thomas Lane |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Kiser Lewis |
Florida A&M
SWAC
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LB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Calvin Muhammad |
Texas Southern
SWAC
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WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1980 | Tyrone McGriff |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 36 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 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: Jackson State — 41
- 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?
Jackson State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 41 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.