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 LB 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
Alabama
SEC
43picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Georgia
SEC
39picks
Georgia team hub
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3
Florida
SEC
36picks
Florida team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2026
|
36 | 3 | 13% | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2023
|
31 | 5 | 516% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 2026
|
27 | 4 | 519% | 0 | 8 |
| 7 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
26 | 2 | 312% | 0 | 6 |
| 8 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2024
|
24 | 4 | 28% | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2023
|
22 | 3 | 418% | 1 | 4 |
| 10 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2023
|
17 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2024
|
16 | 3 | 212% | 0 | 3 |
| 12 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2024
|
16 | 1 | 212% | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2025
|
13 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 14 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2018
|
12 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2026
|
10 | 2 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 16 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2025
|
10 | 1 | 110% | 1 | 4 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 378 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Patrick Queen
2× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2020 |
Willie Gay Jr.
Starkville, MS
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2020 |
Terrell Lewis
Washington, DC
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 30 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Anfernee Jennings
Dadeville, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 75 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jacob Phillips
Nashville, TN
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 20 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
T.J. Brunson
Columbia, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 5 games |
| 2020 |
Tae Crowder
Pine Mountain, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2019 |
Devin White
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2019 |
Josh Hines-Allen
2× Pro Bowl
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jachai Polite
Daytona Beach, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Christian Miller
Columbia, SC
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Vosean Joseph
Miami, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Dre Greenlaw
Fayetteville, AR
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2019 |
Mack Wilson
Montgomery, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 101 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2019 |
D'Andre Walker
Fairburn, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 1 games |
| 2019 |
Deshaun Davis
Mobile, AL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2018 |
Roquan Smith
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
ILB | CHI Chicago Bears | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 84 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rashaan Evans
Auburn, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
ILB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2018 |
Malik Jefferson
Mesquite, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
OLB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 38 games 3 career AV |
| 2018 |
Oren Burks
Fairfax Station, VA
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
ILB | GB Green Bay Packers | 125 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
Marquis Haynes
Jacksonville, FL
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
OLB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 73 games 7 career AV |
| 2018 |
Shaun Dion Hamilton
Montgomery, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 46 games 8 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jarrad Davis
Kingsland, GA
|
Florida
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 68 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2017 |
Charles Harris
Kansas City, MO
|
Missouri
SEC
|
OLB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 103 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2017 |
Reuben Foster
Auburn, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2017 |
Ryan Anderson
Daphne, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
OLB | WAS Washington Commanders | 57 games 6 career AV |
| 2017 |
Zach Cunningham
Pinson, AL
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2017 |
Duke Riley
Buras, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 124 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2017 |
Alex Anzalone
Wyomissing, PA
|
Florida
SEC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tim Williams
Baton Rouge, LA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
OLB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 2017 |
Kendell Beckwith
Clinton, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
ILB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Carl Lawson
Alpharetta, GA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
OLB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
1× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 117 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jordan Evans
Norman, OK
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 65 games 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Leonard Floyd
Eastman, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
OLB | CHI Chicago Bears | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2016 |
Reggie Ragland
Madison, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
ILB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 79 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2016 |
Deion Jones
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
OLB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 128 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jordan Jenkins
Hamilton, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
OLB | NYJ New York Jets | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2016 |
Antonio Morrison
|
Florida
SEC
|
ILB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2016 |
Kentrell Brothers
Guthrie, OK
|
Missouri
SEC
|
OLB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Devante Bond
Sacramento, CA
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
OLB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Josh Forrest
Paducah, KY
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
ILB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 2016 |
Stephen Weatherly
Snellville, GA
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
OLB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2015 |
Dante Fowler
|
Florida
SEC
|
OLB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 159 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bud Dupree
Irwinton, GA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 152 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2015 |
Benardrick McKinney
1× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
ILB | HOU Houston Texans | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jordan Hicks
Cincinnati, OH
|
Texas
SEC
|
OLB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 134 games · 9 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ramik Wilson
Tampa, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
ILB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kwon Alexander
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
OLB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2015 |
Martrell Spaight
North Little Rock, AR
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
OLB | WAS Washington Commanders | 37 games 6 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: Alabama — 43
- 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 leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 43 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.