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 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
263picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
246picks
Florida team hub
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3
LSU
SEC
244picks
LSU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 2026
|
242 | 45 | 3314% | 3 | 84 |
| 5 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2026
|
224 | 31 | 2411% | 0 | 49 |
| 6 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2026
|
214 | 38 | 2713% | 1 | 35 |
| 7 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
206 | 34 | 2211% | 1 | 50 |
| 8 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2026
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193 | 28 | 1910% | 0 | 45 |
| 9 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2026
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183 | 22 | 2212% | 1 | 43 |
| 10 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
127 | 14 | 86% | 1 | 24 |
| 11 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2026
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127 | 15 | 1411% | 1 | 32 |
| 12 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2026
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116 | 17 | 1513% | 1 | 39 |
| 13 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2026
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113 | 12 | 1211% | 0 | 26 |
| 14 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2026
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108 | 13 | 1110% | 0 | 28 |
| 15 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2026
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99 | 7 | 66% | 1 | 30 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2026
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55 | 4 | 59% | 0 | 8 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1,851–1,900 of 2,760 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Toderick Malone |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Wendell Davis |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 1996 | Leslie Ratliffe |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Reggie Rusk |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Johnie Church |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Jeff Smith |
Tennessee
SEC
|
C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1996 | J.R. Conrad |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Brice Hunter |
Georgia
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Kevin Carter 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 1995 | Ellis Johnson |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 149 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1995 | James Stewart |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1995 | Blake Brockermeyer |
Texas
SEC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 136 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1995 | Ron Davis |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 1995 | Melvin Johnson |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1995 | Sherman Williams |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 60 games 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Frank Sanders |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1995 | Kendell Watkins |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 16 games |
| 1995 | Jesse James |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
C | LAR St. Louis Rams | 2 games |
| 1995 | Eric Zeier |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Rodney Young |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 3 career AV |
| 1995 | Rodney Thomas |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 103 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1995 | Sam Shade |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1995 | Aaron Hayden |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Melvin Hayes |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 4 games |
| 1995 | Dameian Jeffries |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1995 | Lovell Pinkney |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games |
| 1995 | Jack Jackson |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | 12 games |
| 1995 | Jeff Miller |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Alundis Brice |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 1995 | Ben Talley |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Roell Preston 1× Pro Bowl |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 53 games 6 career AV |
| 1995 | Mike Pelton |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Norman Hand |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 115 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1995 | Gary Walker 2× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1995 | Jay Barker |
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Marcus Price |
LSU
SEC
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 77 games 11 career AV |
| 1995 | Henry McMillian |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 4 games |
| 1995 | Jerry Colquitt |
Tennessee
SEC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Terrell Davis HOF 3× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 1995 | Antonio Armstrong |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 4 games |
| 1995 | Fred McCrary |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
FB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 128 games · 5 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1995 | Kevin Bouie |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games |
| 1995 | Billy Williams |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 1 games |
| 1995 | Byron Chamberlain 1× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 106 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1995 | Wesley Leasy |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 1995 | Bryne Diehl |
Alabama
SEC
|
P | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Carlos Yancy |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 4 games |
| 1994 | Heath Shuler |
Tennessee
SEC
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1994 | Sam Adams 3× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 206 games · 12 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1994 | Antonio Langham |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 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 — 263
- 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 263 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.