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 101–146 of 146 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Terry Samuels |
Kentucky
SEC
|
TE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 20 games |
| 1993 | Fred Baxter |
Auburn
SEC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 134 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Joey Mickey |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 5 games |
| 1992 | Tyji Armstrong |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 87 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Adrian Cooper |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 77 games · 3 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1991 | Kerry Cash |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 71 games · 4 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Dennis Ransom |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Keith Cash |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1991 | Tim Bruton |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Stephen Clark |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Mike Jones |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 31 games |
| 1990 | Jesse Anderson |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 1990 | Ronnie Haliburton |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games |
| 1990 | Tommie Stowers |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 17 games |
| 1989 | Walter Reeves |
Auburn
SEC
|
TE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1989 | Wesley Walls 5× Pro Bowl |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 196 games · 9 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1989 | Troy Sadowski |
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 100 games |
| 1989 | Howard Cross |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 207 games · 10 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1989 | Charles Darrington |
Kentucky
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Keith Jackson 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 129 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1988 | Brian Kinchen |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 193 games · 4 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1987 | Wilbur Strozier |
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 18 games |
| 1987 | Mario Perry |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
TE | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 3 games |
| 1987 | Theo Young |
Arkansas
SEC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games |
| 1986 | Jeff Parks |
Auburn
SEC
|
TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 15 games |
| 1986 | Thornton Chandler |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 1986 | Jim Popp |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Warren Seitz |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 18 games |
| 1985 | Tony Davis |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Mark Lewis |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 30 games |
| 1985 | Terry Orr |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 105 games 10 career AV |
| 1985 | Oliver White |
Kentucky
SEC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1984 | Clarence Kay |
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 135 games · 9 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1984 | Bobby Micho |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 1983 | Chris Faulkner |
Florida
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 17 games |
| 1983 | Malcolm Scott |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1983 | Norris Brown |
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 2 games |
| 1983 | Mike Mularkey |
Florida
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 114 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1983 | Allama Matthews |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 37 games |
| 1983 | Andy Ekern |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 2 games |
| 1982 | Lawrence Sampleton |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 35 games 1 career AV |
| 1982 | DeWayne Chivers |
South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Van Heflin |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Jim Campbell |
Kentucky
SEC
|
TE | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Willie Scott |
South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1981 | Greg LaFleur |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 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: 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.