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 DB 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
50picks
Alabama team hub
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2
LSU
SEC
47picks
LSU team hub
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3
Texas
SEC
46picks
Texas team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 2026
|
42 | 9 | 410% | 0 | 13 |
| 5 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 2026
|
42 | 6 | 410% | 1 | 15 |
| 6 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2026
|
38 | 3 | 25% | 0 | 5 |
| 7 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2026
|
31 | 6 | 310% | 0 | 7 |
| 8 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2026
|
30 | 4 | 13% | 0 | 6 |
| 9 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2026
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29 | 4 | 310% | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2024
|
26 | 2 | 14% | 0 | 11 |
| 11 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
20 | 2 | 210% | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2024
|
19 | 3 | 211% | 0 | 6 |
| 13 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2026
|
19 | 0 | 316% | 0 | 7 |
| 14 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2025
|
18 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 7 |
| 15 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2025
|
18 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 6 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2019
|
10 | 1 | 220% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 301–350 of 485 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | William Bartee |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 87 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2000 | Deon Grant |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 176 games · 10 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 2000 | David Barrett |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 131 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2000 | Robert Bean |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 2000 | Arturo Freeman |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2000 | Jeff Harris |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 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 | Fernando Bryant |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 112 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1999 | Fred Vinson |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1999 | Rich Coady |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 83 games 9 career AV |
| 1999 | Tony George |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 1999 | Brad Ware |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Kenny Wright |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 133 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1999 | Steve Johnson |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Terry Fair |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 60 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1998 | Corey Chavous 1× Pro Bowl |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 171 games · 8 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1998 | Eric Brown |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1998 | Fred Weary |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1998 | Deshea Townsend |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 191 games · 4 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1998 | Elijah Williams |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 50 games 3 career AV |
| 1998 | Lee Wiggins |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Corey Gaines |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Bryant Westbrook |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 71 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1997 | Denard Walker |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 134 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1997 | Chris Carter |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1997 | Van Hiles |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1997 | Raymond Austin |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 43 games 3 career AV |
| 1997 | Taje Allen |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 79 games 6 career AV |
| 1997 | Ralph Staten |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 1996 | Walt Harris 1× Pro Bowl |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 193 games · 12 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1996 | Tory James 1× Pro Bowl |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 158 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1996 | DeRon Jenkins |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 93 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1996 | Ray Mickens |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 146 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1996 | Darrius Johnson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 63 games 6 career AV |
| 1996 | Brad Ford |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Dell McGee |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 3 games |
| 1996 | Wendell Davis |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 1996 | Reggie Rusk |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games 2 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 | Rodney Young |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 3 career AV |
| 1995 | Sam Shade |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1995 | Alundis Brice |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 24 games 2 career AV |
| 1995 | Carlos Yancy |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 4 games |
| 1994 | Antonio Langham |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1994 | Aaron Glenn 3× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 205 games · 11 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 1994 | Van Malone |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1993 | Patrick Bates |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1993 | George Teague |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 133 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1993 | Derrick Frazier |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 25 games 5 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 — 50
- 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 50 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.