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 first-round 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
67picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
50picks
Florida team hub
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3
Georgia
SEC
45picks
Georgia team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 2026
|
38 | 38 | 1847% | 1 | 16 |
| 5 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2025
|
38 | 38 | 1232% | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2025
|
34 | 34 | 1235% | 0 | 6 |
| 7 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2024
|
31 | 31 | 1445% | 0 | 7 |
| 8 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2026
|
28 | 28 | 1036% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2026
|
22 | 22 | 1150% | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2025
|
17 | 17 | 635% | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2024
|
15 | 15 | 853% | 1 | 4 |
| 12 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2022
|
14 | 14 | 536% | 1 | 2 |
| 13 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2025
|
13 | 13 | 323% | 0 | 3 |
| 14 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2023
|
12 | 12 | 542% | 0 | 5 |
| 15 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2025
|
7 | 7 | 114% | 0 | 3 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2008
|
4 | 4 | 250% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 435 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Charles Cross
Laurel, MS
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
OL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jameson Williams
Saint Louis, MO
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2022 |
Jordan Davis
Charlotte, NC
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kenyon Green
Humble, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
OL | HOU Houston Texans | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2022 |
Treylon Burks
Warren, AR
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2022 |
Quay Walker
Cordele, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 58 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2022 |
Kaiir Elam
Riviera Beach, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games 9 career AV |
| 2022 |
Devonte Wyatt
Decatur, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 57 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2022 |
Lewis Cine
Cedar Hill, TX
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 11 games |
| 2021 |
Kyle Pitts
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ja'Marr Chase
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaylen Waddle
Houston, TX
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaycee Horn
2× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2021 |
Patrick Surtain II
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2021 |
DeVonta Smith
Amite, LA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2021 |
Mac Jones
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2021 |
Alex Leatherwood
Pensacola, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jamin Davis
Ludowici, GA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kadarius Toney
Mobile, AL
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 35 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Najee Harris
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 71 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2021 |
Eric Stokes
Covington, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
Joe Burrow
3× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2020 |
Andrew Thomas
Lithonia, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 74 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tua Tagovailoa
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2020 |
Derrick Brown
1× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2020 |
C.J. Henderson
Miami, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 53 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jedrick Wills Jr.
Lexington, KY
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2020 |
Henry Ruggs III
Montgomery, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2020 |
Javon Kinlaw
Charleston, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jerry Jeudy
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2020 |
CeeDee Lamb
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2020 |
K'Lavon Chaisson
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2020 |
Justin Jefferson
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 94 games · 6 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kenneth Murray
Missouri City, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2020 |
Patrick Queen
2× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2020 |
Isaiah Wilson
Brooklyn, NY
|
Georgia
SEC
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 1 games |
| 2020 |
Noah Igbinoghene
Trussville, AL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Baton Rouge, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kyler Murray
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 87 games · 5 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 2019 |
Quinnen Williams
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 57 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 |
Jonah Williams
Folsom, CA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 74 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jeffery Simmons
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 99 games · 7 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2019 |
Josh Jacobs
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2019 |
Marquise Brown
Hollywood, FL
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2019 |
Montez Sweat
1× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2019 |
Johnathan Abram
Columbia, MS
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
S | LV Oakland Raiders | 55 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2019 |
Deandre Baker
Miami, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
Baker Mayfield
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 80 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 — 67
- 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 67 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.