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
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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
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18 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 7 |
| 15 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2025
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18 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 6 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2019
|
10 | 1 | 220% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 351–400 of 485 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Lawrence Hatch |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Will White |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Lance Gunn |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Darnell Walker |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 120 games · 6 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1993 | Dave Thomas |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 130 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1992 | Kevin Smith |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 103 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1992 | Dale Carter 4× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1992 | Corey Harris |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 183 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1992 | Jeremy Lincoln |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 106 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1992 | Chris Crooms |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Corey Barlow |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Terry Ray |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 73 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Berry |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Kary Vincent |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Jason Belser |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 173 games · 8 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark McMillian |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 127 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1991 | Stanley Richard |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1991 | Harlan Davis |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Richard Fain |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Harry Colon |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 87 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1991 | Jimmy Spencer |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 177 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1991 | Larry Horton |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Eric Ramsey |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Efrum Thomas |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Ben Smith |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1990 | John Mangum |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 105 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1990 | Kevin Thompson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Mickey Washington |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 108 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1990 | Gary Jones |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 78 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Cooney |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Ken McMichel |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Steve Atwater HOF 2× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 167 games · 11 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1989 | Louis Oliver |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 117 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1989 | Greg Jackson |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 168 games · 9 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1989 | Michael Mayes |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 27 games 3 career AV |
| 1989 | D.J. Johnson |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 117 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1989 | Stevon Moore |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 122 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1989 | Richard Brothers |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Carlo Cheattom |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Rickey Dixon |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 82 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1988 | Terry McDaniel 5× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 152 games · 9 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 1988 | Jarvis Williams |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1988 | Brad Edwards |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 122 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1988 | Kevin Porter |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 78 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1988 | Erik McMillan 2× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1988 | Kevin Guidry |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | Derrick White |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1988 | Derrick Crudup |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 1988 | John Hagy |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1988 | Kip Corrington |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 32 games 3 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.