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 OL 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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Alabama A&M
SWAC
5picks
Alabama A&M team hub
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2
Florida A&M
SWAC
4picks
Florida A&M team hub
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Jackson State
SWAC
4picks
Jackson State team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Alabama State
SWAC · last pick 2019
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2 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC · last pick 2013
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Southern
SWAC · last pick 2022
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Alcorn State
SWAC · last pick 1990
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC · last pick 1995
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Texas Southern
SWAC · last pick 1994
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–22 of 22 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Carson Vinson
Cary, NC
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Alabama A&M
SWAC
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OT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Ja'Tyre Carter
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Southern
SWAC
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OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Tytus Howard
Monroeville, AL
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Alabama State
SWAC
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T | HOU Houston Texans | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jylan Ware
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Alabama State
SWAC
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T | LV Oakland Raiders | 1 games |
| 2013 |
Terron Armstead
5× Pro Bowl
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC
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T | NO New Orleans Saints | 135 games · 10 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2003 | Courtney Van Buren |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC
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T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 9 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1998 | Toby Myles |
Jackson State
SWAC
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T | NYG New York Giants | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1997 | Jamie Nails |
Florida A&M
SWAC
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G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 78 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1995 | Jamie Brown |
Florida A&M
SWAC
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T | DEN Denver Broncos | 38 games 8 career AV |
| 1995 | Howard Smothers |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
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T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Joe Burch |
Texas Southern
SWAC
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C | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1994 | Joe Patton |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
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T | WAS Washington Commanders | 61 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1993 | Lester Holmes |
Jackson State
SWAC
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G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 102 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1992 | Dietrich Lockridge |
Jackson State
SWAC
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G | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Terry Beauford |
Florida A&M
SWAC
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G | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Dwayne White |
Alcorn State
SWAC
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G | NYJ New York Jets | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1988 | Gerald Perry |
Southern
SWAC
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T | DEN Denver Broncos | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1988 | Houston Hoover |
Jackson State
SWAC
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G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1987 | Howard Ballard 2× Pro Bowl |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
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T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 170 games · 10 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1985 | Morris Johnson |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
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G | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1983 | Thomas Hopkins |
Alabama A&M
SWAC
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T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 2 games |
| 1980 | Tyrone McGriff |
Florida A&M
SWAC
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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: Alabama A&M — 5
- 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?
Alabama A&M leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 5 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.