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 DL Day 3 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
7picks
Jackson State team hub
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2
Texas Southern
SWAC
4picks
Texas Southern team hub
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3
Alabama A&M
SWAC
3picks
Alabama A&M team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Florida A&M
SWAC · last pick 1998
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Southern
SWAC · last pick 2000
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Alabama State
SWAC · last pick 1984
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Prairie View A&M
SWAC · last pick 2019
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC · last pick 2000
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC · last pick 1982
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Grambling
SWAC · last pick 2005
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–27 of 27 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Quinton Bell
Lubbock, TX
|
Prairie View A&M
SWAC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 33 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Frank Kearse
|
Alabama A&M
SWAC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 35 games 5 career AV |
| 2005 | Kenneth Pettway |
Grambling
SWAC
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DE | HOU Houston Texans | 25 games 3 career AV |
| 2003 | Robert Mathis 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 192 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2000 | Gillis Wilson |
Southern
SWAC
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DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2000 | Ernest Grant |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC
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DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 2000 | Eric Chandler |
Jackson State
SWAC
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DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Chris White |
Southern
SWAC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 games |
| 1998 | Cedric Harden |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 5 games |
| 1998 | Jomo Cousins |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Nicholas Lopez |
Texas Southern
SWAC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Dexter Nottage |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 48 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Johnson |
Texas Southern
SWAC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Alberto White |
Texas Southern
SWAC
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DE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Kevin Harris |
Texas Southern
SWAC
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Charles Jackson |
Jackson State
SWAC
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DT | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Deatrich Wise |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Albert Goss |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Leon Seals |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 82 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1984 | Zack Barnes |
Alabama State
SWAC
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DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Thomas Strauthers |
Jackson State
SWAC
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DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 97 games 10 career AV |
| 1983 | Larry White |
Jackson State
SWAC
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DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 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 | William Daniels |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1980 | Ken Times |
Southern
SWAC
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NT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 5 games |
| 1980 | Matthew Teague |
Prairie View A&M
SWAC
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
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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 — 7
- 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 7 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.