SEC 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
SEC 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 Day 2 picks out of the SEC · 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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1
LSU
SEC
87picks
LSU team hub
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2
Alabama
SEC
71picks
Alabama team hub
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3
Georgia
SEC
65picks
Georgia team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2026
|
61 | 0 | 1016% | 0 | 14 |
| 5 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 2026
|
60 | 0 | 47% | 0 | 16 |
| 6 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2026
|
60 | 0 | 58% | 0 | 19 |
| 7 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
55 | 0 | 611% | 1 | 16 |
| 8 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2026
|
53 | 0 | 1019% | 0 | 14 |
| 9 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2026
|
49 | 0 | 36% | 0 | 11 |
| 10 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2026
|
30 | 0 | 517% | 0 | 9 |
| 11 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2022
|
29 | 0 | 414% | 0 | 6 |
| 12 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2026
|
29 | 0 | 724% | 0 | 13 |
| 13 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
25 | 0 | 14% | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2026
|
23 | 0 | 626% | 0 | 9 |
| 15 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2024
|
21 | 0 | 314% | 1 | 10 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2026
|
16 | 0 | 212% | 0 | 5 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 551–600 of 734 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Detron Smith 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 113 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Steve Conley |
Arkansas
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Moe Williams |
Kentucky
SEC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 132 games · 1 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1996 | Mark Campbell |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 5 games |
| 1996 | Jerald Moore |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 42 games 5 career AV |
| 1996 | Shannon Brown |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Ron Davis |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 1995 | Melvin Johnson |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1995 | Sherman Williams |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 60 games 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Frank Sanders |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1995 | Kendell Watkins |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 16 games |
| 1995 | Jesse James |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
C | LAR St. Louis Rams | 2 games |
| 1995 | Eric Zeier |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Rodney Young |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 3 career AV |
| 1995 | Rodney Thomas |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 103 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1994 | Errict Rhett |
Florida
SEC
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1994 | Kevin Lee |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Kevin Mawae HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
LSU
SEC
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 241 games · 15 yrs as starter 108 career AV |
| 1994 | David Palmer |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 84 games 9 career AV |
| 1994 | Charlie Garner 1× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 147 games · 5 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 1994 | Isaac Davis |
Arkansas
SEC
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 58 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1994 | Aubrey Beavers |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 39 games 7 career AV |
| 1994 | Van Malone |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1994 | Jeremy Nunley |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Jason Mathews |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 144 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1994 | Harold Bishop |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Winfred Tubbs 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1994 | James Bostic |
Auburn
SEC
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 11 games |
| 1994 | Cory Fleming |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Eric England |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 1994 | Shane Bonham |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 76 games 6 career AV |
| 1994 | Corey Louchiey |
South Carolina
SEC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 45 games 8 career AV |
| 1993 | Victor Bailey |
Missouri
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1993 | Antonio London |
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1993 | Marcus Buckley |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 101 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1993 | Derrick Frazier |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 25 games 5 career AV |
| 1993 | Andre Hastings |
Georgia
SEC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 104 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1992 | Carl Pickens 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 129 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1992 | Eddie Blake |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Siran Stacy |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games |
| 1992 | Chuck Smith |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1992 | Shane Dronett |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1992 | James Patton |
Texas
SEC
|
NT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Marc Boutte |
LSU
SEC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Wheeler |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1992 | Todd Kinchen |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 83 games 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Robert Brooks |
South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1992 | Kevin Turner |
Alabama
SEC
|
FB | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1992 | Tommy Jeter |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Corey Harris |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 183 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 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: LSU — 87
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 87 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.