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 OL 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
42picks
Georgia team hub
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2
Oklahoma
SEC
41picks
Oklahoma team hub
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3
Texas A&M
SEC
37picks
Texas A&M team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Alabama
SEC · last pick 2026
|
36 | 13 | 514% | 1 | 14 |
| 5 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 2026
|
35 | 7 | 514% | 0 | 6 |
| 6 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2023
|
33 | 4 | 39% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
33 | 5 | 13% | 0 | 7 |
| 8 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2026
|
32 | 6 | 412% | 0 | 5 |
| 9 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 2025
|
30 | 2 | 413% | 2 | 13 |
| 10 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
22 | 2 | 29% | 0 | 5 |
| 11 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2026
|
22 | 3 | 15% | 0 | 6 |
| 12 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2026
|
19 | 3 | 211% | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2024
|
18 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 14 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2022
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17 | 2 | 16% | 0 | 5 |
| 15 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2026
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13 | 0 | 215% | 1 | 7 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2019
|
10 | 2 | 110% | 0 | 2 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 201–250 of 440 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
Cody Wallace
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | SF San Francisco 49ers | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2008 | Tony Hills |
Texas
SEC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2008 |
Nate Garner
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 74 games 13 career AV |
| 2008 | Chester Adams |
Georgia
SEC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2008 |
King Dunlap
|
Auburn
SEC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2008 | Corey Clark |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 2 games |
| 2007 |
Ben Grubbs
2× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 129 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2007 |
Arron Sears
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2007 |
Justin Blalock
|
Texas
SEC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2007 |
Tony Ugoh
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2007 |
Kasey Studdard
|
Texas
SEC
|
G | HOU Houston Texans | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2007 |
Ken Shackleford
|
Georgia
SEC
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2006 |
Davin Joseph
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 116 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2006 |
Marcus McNeill
2× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 82 games · 6 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2006 |
Andrew Whitworth
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 239 games · 16 yrs as starter 100 career AV |
| 2006 |
Chris Chester
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 169 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2006 | Max Jean-Gilles |
Georgia
SEC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 42 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jonathan Scott
|
Texas
SEC
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2006 |
Tre Stallings
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 1 games |
| 2006 |
Tony Palmer
|
Missouri
SEC
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games |
| 2005 |
Jammal Brown
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 85 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2005 |
Chris Spencer
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 137 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2005 |
Marcus Johnson
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2005 |
Evan Mathis
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | CAR Carolina Panthers | 134 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2005 |
David Stewart
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 116 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2005 |
Wesley Britt
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2005 |
Geoff Hangartner
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | CAR Carolina Panthers | 118 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2005 |
Wes Sims
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 1 games |
| 2005 |
Justin Geisinger
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 6 games |
| 2004 |
Shawn Andrews
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2004 |
Justin Smiley
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2004 |
Max Starks
|
Florida
SEC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2004 |
Stephen Peterman
|
LSU
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2004 |
Travelle Wharton
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 115 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2004 |
Stacy Andrews
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 94 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2004 |
Bo Lacy
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2004 |
Scott Wells
1× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 146 games · 9 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2003 | George Foster |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 68 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2003 | Jon Stinchcomb 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | Derrick Dockery |
Texas
SEC
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 141 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2003 | Taylor Whitley |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2003 | Ben Claxton |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
G | DEN Denver Broncos | 3 games |
| 2003 | Chance Pearce |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Mike Williams |
Texas
SEC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2002 | Kendall Simmons |
Auburn
SEC
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2002 | Mike Pearson |
Florida
SEC
|
T | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2002 | Fred Weary |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | HOU Houston Texans | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Seth McKinney |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | MIA Miami Dolphins | 93 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2002 | Terrence Metcalf |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2002 | Reggie Coleman |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
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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 — 42
- 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 42 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.