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 151–200 of 435 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
Lane Johnson
2× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 168 games · 12 yrs as starter 89 career AV |
| 2013 |
Barkevious Mingo
West Monroe, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 126 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2013 |
Dee Milliner
Millbrook, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2013 |
Chance Warmack
Atlanta, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | TEN Tennessee Titans | 68 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2013 |
D.J. Fluker
Foley, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 108 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2013 |
Sheldon Richardson
1× Pro Bowl
|
Missouri
SEC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2013 |
Kenny Vaccaro
Brownwood, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 110 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jarvis Jones
Columbus, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2013 |
Eric Reid
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 99 games · 7 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2013 |
Sharrif Floyd
Philadelphia, PA
|
Florida
SEC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2013 |
Cordarrelle Patterson
4× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 183 games · 4 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2013 |
Alec Ogletree
Newnan, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2013 |
Matt Elam
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2012 |
Trent Richardson
Pensacola, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 46 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2012 |
Morris Claiborne
Shreveport, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2012 |
Mark Barron
Mobile, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 119 games · 7 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2012 |
Ryan Tannehill
1× Pro Bowl
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2012 |
Stephon Gilmore
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 180 games · 12 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 2012 |
Fletcher Cox
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 188 games · 12 yrs as starter 95 career AV |
| 2012 |
Michael Brockers
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
DT | LAR St. Louis Rams | 160 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2012 |
Dre Kirkpatrick
Gadsden, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 119 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2012 |
Melvin Ingram
3× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 148 games · 6 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2012 |
Dont'a Hightower
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 117 games · 8 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2011 |
Cam Newton
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 115 career AV |
| 2011 |
Von Miller
3× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 203 games · 10 yrs as starter 105 career AV |
| 2011 |
Marcell Dareus
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2011 |
A.J. Green
7× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 158 games · 10 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 2011 |
Patrick Peterson
3× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 201 games · 13 yrs as starter 103 career AV |
| 2011 |
Julio Jones
2× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 166 games · 9 yrs as starter 101 career AV |
| 2011 |
Aldon Smith
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Missouri
SEC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 75 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2011 |
Blaine Gabbert
Ballwin, MO
|
Missouri
SEC
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 69 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2011 |
Nick Fairley
Mobile, AL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2011 |
Mike Pouncey
4× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 114 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2011 |
James Carpenter
Augusta, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 132 games · 10 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2011 |
Mark Ingram
3× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 156 games · 5 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2011 |
Derek Sherrod
Columbus, MS
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2010 |
Sam Bradford
Oklahoma City, OK
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2010 |
Gerald McCoy
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 140 games · 10 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2010 |
Trent Williams
3× All-Pro
12× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 204 games · 15 yrs as starter 109 career AV |
| 2010 |
Eric Berry
3× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2010 |
Joe Haden
3× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 158 games · 10 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2010 |
Rolando McClain
Decatur, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | 65 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2010 |
Earl Thomas
3× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 140 games · 9 yrs as starter 82 career AV |
| 2010 |
Maurkice Pouncey
2× All-Pro
9× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 134 games · 9 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 2010 |
Sean Weatherspoon
Jasper, TX
|
Missouri
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kareem Jackson
Macon, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 205 games · 12 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jermaine Gresham
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 132 games · 9 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2010 |
Tim Tebow
Jacksonville, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dan Williams
Memphis, TN
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 102 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2009 |
Matthew Stafford
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 239 games · 16 yrs as starter 133 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.