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 101–150 of 435 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Minkah Fitzpatrick
3× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
S | MIA Miami Dolphins | 120 games · 7 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2018 |
Daron Payne
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 130 games · 8 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2018 |
Frank Ragnow
4× Pro Bowl
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
C | DET Detroit Lions | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rashaan Evans
Auburn, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
ILB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2018 |
Isaiah Wynn
St. Petersburg, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 56 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2018 |
Hayden Hurst
Jacksonville, FL
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2018 |
Calvin Ridley
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2018 |
Taven Bryan
Casper, WY
|
Florida
SEC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 118 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2018 |
Sony Michel
Plantation, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2017 |
Myles Garrett
5× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 134 games · 9 yrs as starter 104 career AV |
| 2017 |
Leonard Fournette
New Orleans, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 81 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jamal Adams
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
S | NYJ New York Jets | 102 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2017 |
Derek Barnett
Nashville, TN
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 112 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2017 |
Marlon Humphrey
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 131 games · 8 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2017 |
Jonathan Allen
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 126 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2017 |
O.J. Howard
Prattville, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 13 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 |
Evan Engram
2× Pro Bowl
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2017 |
Tre'Davious White
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2017 |
Reuben Foster
Auburn, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
Leonard Floyd
Eastman, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
OLB | CHI Chicago Bears | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2016 |
Vernon Hargreaves III
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 69 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2016 |
Laremy Tunsil
5× Pro Bowl
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 139 games · 9 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2016 |
Keanu Neal
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
S | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 89 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2016 |
Ryan Kelly
4× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
C | IND Indianapolis Colts | 129 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2016 |
Laquon Treadwell
Crete, IL
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2016 |
Robert Nkemdiche
Loganville, GA
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 38 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Germain Ifedi
Houston, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 117 games · 4 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2015 |
Dante Fowler
|
Florida
SEC
|
OLB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 159 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
Amari Cooper
5× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | 154 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2015 |
Todd Gurley
2× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 88 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2015 |
Cedric Ogbuehi
Allen, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bud Dupree
Irwinton, GA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
OLB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 152 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2015 |
Shane Ray
Shawnee Mission, KS
|
Missouri
SEC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2015 |
D.J. Humphries
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 108 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2015 |
Malcom Brown
Brenham, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jadeveon Clowney
3× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2014 |
Greg Robinson
Thibodaux, LA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jake Matthews
1× Pro Bowl
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 196 games · 12 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 2014 |
Mike Evans
6× Pro Bowl
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 176 games · 11 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2014 |
Odell Beckham Jr.
3× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 119 games · 6 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2014 |
C.J. Mosley
5× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 133 games · 8 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ja'Wuan James
Suwanee, GA
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 66 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 98 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2014 |
Johnny Manziel
Kerrville, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dee Ford
1× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 85 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2014 |
Dominique Easley
Staten Island, NY
|
Florida
SEC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 41 games 7 career AV |
| 2013 |
Luke Joeckel
Arlington, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 50 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 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.