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 DL 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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Alabama
SEC
51picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
49picks
Florida team hub
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3
LSU
SEC
48picks
LSU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2026
|
43 | 4 | 37% | 0 | 12 |
| 5 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2025
|
41 | 5 | 512% | 1 | 10 |
| 6 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2026
|
39 | 6 | 25% | 0 | 8 |
| 7 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2026
|
37 | 6 | 514% | 0 | 15 |
| 8 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 2026
|
35 | 10 | 411% | 1 | 11 |
| 9 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2026
|
35 | 9 | 514% | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2024
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27 | 4 | 415% | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2026
|
25 | 4 | 312% | 0 | 8 |
| 12 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2026
|
24 | 6 | 417% | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2025
|
23 | 4 | 14% | 0 | 7 |
| 14 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2025
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23 | 7 | 313% | 0 | 8 |
| 15 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2025
|
17 | 1 | 16% | 0 | 4 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2021
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 351–400 of 522 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Chuck Wiley |
LSU
SEC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1998 | Leonard Little 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 147 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1998 | Jonathan Brown |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 7 games |
| 1998 | Michael Myers |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 138 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Martin Chase |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 55 games 7 career AV |
| 1998 | Chris Akins |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | David Sanders |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Brandon Mitchell |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 96 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1997 | Terry Day |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 1 games |
| 1997 | Jermaine Smith |
Georgia
SEC
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 1997 | Barron Tanner |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1997 | Ed Jasper |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 118 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1997 | Rod Manuel |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 games |
| 1997 | Chris Ward |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 5 games |
| 1997 | Mark Smith |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1997 | Jason Ferguson |
Georgia
SEC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 159 games · 9 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1996 | Cedric Jones |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1996 | Tony Brackens 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1996 | James Manley |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 0 games |
| 1996 | Mark Campbell |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 5 games |
| 1996 | Shannon Brown |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Phillip Daniels |
Georgia
SEC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 201 games · 11 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1996 | Kendrick Burton |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Shane Burton |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 125 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1996 | Steve Martin |
Missouri
SEC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 127 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1996 | Junior Soli |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Steve White |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 94 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1996 | Johnie Church |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Kevin Carter 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 1995 | Ellis Johnson |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 149 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1995 | Dameian Jeffries |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1995 | Mike Pelton |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Norman Hand |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 115 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1995 | Gary Walker 2× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1995 | Henry McMillian |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 4 games |
| 1994 | Sam Adams 3× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 206 games · 12 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 1994 | Tim Bowens 2× Pro Bowl |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 157 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1994 | Henry Ford |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 133 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1994 | Jeremy Nunley |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1994 | Eric England |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 1994 | Shane Bonham |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 76 games 6 career AV |
| 1994 | Herman Carroll |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 4 games |
| 1994 | William Gaines |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1994 | Lance Teichelman |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 1 games |
| 1993 | John Copeland |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1993 | Eric Curry |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 75 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1993 | Raylee Johnson |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 159 games · 3 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Henry |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1993 | Chad Brown |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 18 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Chris Mims |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 104 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 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 — 51
- 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 51 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.