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 251–300 of 435 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |
Chris Spencer
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
C | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 137 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2004 |
Eli Manning
4× Pro Bowl
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 236 games · 14 yrs as starter 121 career AV |
| 2004 |
Roy Williams
1× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2004 |
Dunta Robinson
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 139 games · 8 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2004 |
Tommie Harris
3× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 117 games · 6 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2004 |
Michael Clayton
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 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 |
Marcus Tubbs
|
Texas
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ahmad Carroll
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ben Watson
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 205 games · 11 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2003 | Dewayne Robertson |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 92 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2003 | Johnathan Sullivan |
Georgia
SEC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 36 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2003 | Ty Warren |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | George Foster |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 68 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2003 | Rex Grossman |
Florida
SEC
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2003 | Andre Woolfolk |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 39 games 6 career AV |
| 2003 | Sammy Davis |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2002 | Mike Williams |
Texas
SEC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2002 | Quentin Jammer |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 183 games · 10 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2002 | Roy Williams 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 114 games · 7 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2002 | John Henderson 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2002 | Donte' Stallworth |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 115 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2002 | Albert Haynesworth 2× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2002 | Charles Grant |
Georgia
SEC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 118 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2002 | Lito Sheppard 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2002 | Kendall Simmons |
Auburn
SEC
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 84 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2001 | Leonard Davis 3× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 171 games · 10 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2001 | Gerard Warren |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 163 games · 9 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2001 | Justin Smith 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 221 games · 14 yrs as starter 101 career AV |
| 2001 | Richard Seymour HOF 3× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 164 games · 11 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2001 | Marcus Stroud 3× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 146 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2001 | Kenyatta Walker |
Florida
SEC
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 75 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2001 | Casey Hampton 5× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
|
NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 173 games · 11 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
| 2001 | Deuce McAllister 2× Pro Bowl |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 97 games · 4 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2000 | Chris Samuels 6× Pro Bowl |
Alabama
SEC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 141 games · 9 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2000 | Jamal Lewis 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 2000 | Travis Taylor |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 101 games · 7 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2000 | Shaun Ellis 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 184 games · 11 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 2000 | John Abraham 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 192 games · 11 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2000 | Shaun Alexander 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2000 | Stockar McDougle |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1999 | Tim Couch |
Kentucky
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1999 | Ricky Williams 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 147 games · 5 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1999 | Champ Bailey HOF 3× All-Pro 12× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 215 games · 14 yrs as starter 117 career AV |
| 1999 | Anthony McFarland |
LSU
SEC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1999 | Jevon Kearse 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 133 games · 8 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1999 | Matt Stinchcomb |
Georgia
SEC
|
G | LV Oakland Raiders | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1999 | Reggie McGrew |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 1999 | Fernando Bryant |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 112 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1999 | Al Wilson 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
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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: 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.