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 Day 2 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
LSU
SEC
23picks
LSU team hub
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2
Alabama
SEC
14picks
Alabama team hub
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3
Florida
SEC
11picks
Florida team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 2026
|
11 | 0 | 218% | 0 | 5 |
| 5 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2026
|
11 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2026
|
9 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2025
|
8 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 8 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2024
|
7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2022
|
7 | 0 | 114% | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2012
|
7 | 0 | 114% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2017
|
7 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2022
|
6 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
| 13 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2019
|
6 | 0 | 233% | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2026
|
5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2024
|
4 | 0 | 375% | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2025
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 139 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Colton Hood
Mcdonough, GA
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Brandon Cisse
Sumter, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
A.J. Haulcy
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
S | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Daylen Everette
Norfolk, VA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2026 |
Julian Neal
San Francisco, CA
|
Arkansas
SEC
|
CB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Nick Emmanwori
Irmo, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
SAF | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Trey Amos
New Iberia, LA
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Andrew Mukuba
Austin, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
SAF | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Birmingham, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kamari Lassiter
1× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Javon Bullard
Milledgeville, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ennis Rakestraw
Duncanville, TX
|
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 8 games |
| 2024 |
Andru Phillips
Mauldin, SC
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 31 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tykee Smith
Philadelphia, PA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Brian Branch
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 43 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Cam Smith
Blythewood, SC
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jordan Battle
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Roger McCreary
Mobile, AL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
CB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 61 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2022 |
Alontae Taylor
Manchester, TN
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2022 |
Martin Emerson
Pensacola, FL
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2022 |
Cordale Flott
Saraland, AL
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 53 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tyson Campbell
Plantation, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 72 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kelvin Joseph
Baton Rouge, LA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Xavier McKinney
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
S | NYG New York Giants | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2020 |
Grant Delpit
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
S | CLE Cleveland Browns | 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2020 |
Trevon Diggs
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2020 |
Kristian Fulton
New Orleans, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 65 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2020 |
Brandon Jones
Nacogdoches, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
S | MIA Miami Dolphins | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2020 |
Cameron Dantzler
Hammond, LA
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 37 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2019 |
Joejuan Williams
Nashville, TN
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
CB | NE New England Patriots | 42 games 3 career AV |
| 2019 |
Greedy Williams
Shreveport, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2019 |
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Gary, IN
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 92 games 11 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jamel Dean
Cocoa, FL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 96 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2019 |
Mike Edwards
Cincinnati, OH
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
S | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2018 |
Donte Jackson
Metairie, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 112 games · 8 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2018 |
Duke Dawson
Cross City, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | NE New England Patriots | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 2018 |
Carlton Davis
Miami, FL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 106 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2018 |
Rashaan Gaulden
Spring Hill, TN
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Ronnie Harrison
Tallahassee, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
S | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 94 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2017 |
Marcus Maye
Melbourne, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
S | NYJ New York Jets | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2017 |
Quincy Wilson
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 33 games 4 career AV |
| 2017 |
Justin Evans
Wiggins, MS
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
S | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 43 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2017 |
Teez Tabor
Washington, DC
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | DET Detroit Lions | 39 games 5 career AV |
| 2017 |
Cameron Sutton
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 110 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2016 |
Cyrus Jones
Baltimore, MD
|
Alabama
SEC
|
CB | NE New England Patriots | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 2016 |
Will Redmond
Memphis, TN
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2016 |
Brandon Williams
Brookshire, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Landon Collins
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
S | NYG New York Giants | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jalen Collins
Olive Branch, MS
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Senquez Golson
Pascagoula, MS
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
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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: LSU — 23
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 23 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.