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 Day 3 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
Oklahoma
SEC
140picks
Oklahoma team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
136picks
Florida team hub
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3
Georgia
SEC
132picks
Georgia team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Alabama
SEC · last pick 2026
|
125 | 0 | 22% | 0 | 33 |
| 5 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 2026
|
119 | 0 | 43% | 0 | 35 |
| 6 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
117 | 0 | 43% | 0 | 28 |
| 7 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2026
|
115 | 0 | 54% | 0 | 18 |
| 8 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2026
|
112 | 0 | 87% | 1 | 29 |
| 9 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2026
|
105 | 0 | 44% | 0 | 22 |
| 10 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
88 | 0 | 22% | 0 | 16 |
| 11 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2026
|
82 | 0 | 11% | 0 | 19 |
| 12 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2026
|
72 | 0 | 34% | 0 | 15 |
| 13 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2026
|
72 | 0 | 23% | 0 | 16 |
| 14 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2026
|
71 | 0 | 23% | 0 | 17 |
| 15 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2026
|
70 | 0 | 23% | 0 | 23 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2025
|
35 | 0 | 13% | 0 | 3 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 401–450 of 1,591 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Jalen Mills
DeSoto, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
S | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 122 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2016 |
Vadal Alexander
Buford, GA
|
LSU
SEC
|
G | LV Oakland Raiders | 24 games 6 career AV |
| 2016 |
Alex McCalister
|
Florida
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2016 |
Keith Marshall
Raleigh, NC
|
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Angelo Blackson
Bear, DE
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 129 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2015 |
Trey Flowers
Huntsville, AL
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2015 |
Daryl Williams
Lake Dallas, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | CAR Carolina Panthers | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jalston Fowler
Mobile, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
FB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 2015 |
Arie Kouandjio
Beltsville, MD
|
Alabama
SEC
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Gabe Wright
Columbus, GA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Blake Bell
Wichita, KS
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 117 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2015 |
Ramik Wilson
Tampa, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
ILB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Za'Darius Smith
3× Pro Bowl
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 145 games · 4 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kwon Alexander
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
OLB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 109 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2015 |
Mike Davis
Atlanta, GA
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 87 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2015 |
Max Garcia
Norcross, GA
|
Florida
SEC
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 122 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2015 |
Martrell Spaight
North Little Rock, AR
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
OLB | WAS Washington Commanders | 37 games 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Mykkele Thompson
San Antonio, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
S | NYG New York Giants | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Jarvis Harrison
Navasota, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
C.J. Uzomah
Suwanee, GA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 113 games · 4 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Neiron Ball
Jackson, GA
|
Florida
SEC
|
OLB | LV Oakland Raiders | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Damian Swann
Atlanta, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
CB | NO New Orleans Saints | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Cameron Artis-Payne
Harrisburg, PA
|
Auburn
SEC
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 2015 |
Matthew Wells
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Tevin Mitchel
Mansfield, TX
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Tyrus Thompson
Pflugerville, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Darius Philon
Mobile, AL
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 65 games 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
Malcolm Johnson
Tuscaloosa, AL
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 19 games |
| 2015 |
Quandre Diggs
3× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
CB | DET Detroit Lions | 155 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2015 |
Bud Sasser
Denton, TX
|
Missouri
SEC
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
A.J. Derby
Iowa City, IA
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
TE | NE New England Patriots | 25 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Josh Robinson
Franklinton, LA
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 5 games |
| 2015 |
Aaron Ripkowski
Dayton, TX
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
FB | GB Green Bay Packers | 47 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Amarlo Herrera
College Park, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
ILB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 3 games |
| 2015 |
Andre Debose
Sanford, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Austin Shepherd
Buford, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Marcus Murphy
DeSoto, TX
|
Missouri
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kenny Hilliard
Patterson, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
RB | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Corey Robinson
Havelock, NC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 28 games 7 career AV |
| 2015 |
Trent Brown
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2015 |
Geoff Swaim
Chico, CA
|
Texas
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 108 games · 3 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2015 |
Xzavier Dickson
Griffin, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
OLB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Rory Anderson
Powder Springs, GA
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Jaylen Watkins
Cape Coral, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 53 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jalen Saunders
Elk Grove, CA
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 9 games |
| 2014 |
Bruce Ellington
Moncks Corner, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 2014 |
Aaron Colvin
Tulsa, OK
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kevin Norwood
D'Iberville, MS
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Avery Williamson
Milan, TN
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2014 |
Arthur Lynch
Dartmouth, MA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
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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: Oklahoma — 140
- 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?
Oklahoma leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 140 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.