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 TE 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
Georgia
SEC
17picks
Georgia team hub
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2
Texas
SEC
15picks
Texas team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
13picks
Alabama team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 2026
|
13 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2026
|
13 | 2 | 431% | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2020
|
11 | 0 | 19% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 2021
|
9 | 1 | 222% | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2026
|
9 | 0 | 111% | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2022
|
8 | 2 | 112% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2026
|
7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2017
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2008
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2019
|
6 | 1 | 350% | 0 | 2 |
| 14 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2013
|
5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2015
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2026
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 146 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
James Hanna
Flower Mound, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Brad Smelley
Tuscaloosa, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 4 games |
| 2011 |
Luke Stocker
Berea, KY
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 142 games · 7 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2011 |
D.J. Williams
Little Rock, AR
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jermaine Gresham
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 132 games · 9 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2010 |
Aaron Hernandez
Bristol, CT
|
Florida
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2010 |
Brody Eldridge
La Cygne, KS
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter |
| 2009 |
Jared Cook
2× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 194 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2009 |
Chase Coffman
|
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 39 games |
| 2009 |
Cornelius Ingram
|
Florida
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2008 |
Martellus Bennett
1× Pro Bowl
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 144 games · 8 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2008 |
Brad Cottam
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jermichael Finley
|
Texas
SEC
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2008 |
Martin Rucker
|
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 12 games |
| 2008 |
Jacob Tamme
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 130 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2008 |
Keith Zinger
|
LSU
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 15 games |
| 2007 |
Martrez Milner
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 8 games |
| 2006 |
Leonard Pope
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2006 |
David Thomas
|
Texas
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 80 games · 3 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2005 |
Bo Scaife
|
Texas
SEC
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ben Watson
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 205 games · 11 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ben Troupe
|
Florida
SEC
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Jason Witten 2× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 271 games · 16 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2003 |
Donald Lee
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 133 games · 5 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2003 | Aaron Walker |
Florida
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 55 games 3 career AV |
| 2003 | Trent Smith |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 5 games |
| 2002 | Randy McMichael |
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 164 games · 10 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2002 | Terry Jones |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Robert Royal |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2001 | David Martin |
Tennessee
SEC
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 120 games · 4 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2000 | Erron Kinney |
Florida
SEC
|
TE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 83 games · 6 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2000 | James Whalen |
Kentucky
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 26 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Reggie Kelly |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 184 games · 10 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1999 | Dan Campbell |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1998 | Stephen Alexander 1× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 118 games · 6 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1998 | Rod Rutledge |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 70 games · 2 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1997 | David LaFleur |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 60 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1997 | Patrick Hape |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 124 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 1997 | Nick Savoie |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | NO New Orleans Saints | 1 games |
| 1997 | Pat Fitzgerald |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Kris Mangum |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 126 games · 4 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1996 | Hunter Goodwin |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 119 games · 2 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Tony Johnson |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Hayward Clay |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 14 games |
| 1995 | Kendell Watkins |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 16 games |
| 1995 | Lovell Pinkney |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games |
| 1995 | Byron Chamberlain 1× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 106 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1994 | Harold Bishop |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 34 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | A.J. Ofodile |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 24 games |
| 1994 | Rickey Brady |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
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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: Georgia — 17
- 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?
Georgia leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 17 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.