2023 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
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NFL Draft History by college program
2023 NFL Draft broken down by the college programs that produced each pick — first-rounders, conference totals, and the full board.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Showing DB picks from the 2023 draft 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
3picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Georgia
SEC
2picks
Georgia team hub
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3
LSU
SEC
2picks
LSU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2023
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2023
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–13 of 13 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Emmanuel Forbes
Grenada, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
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CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Brian Branch
1× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
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DB | DET Detroit Lions | 43 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2023 |
Cam Smith
Blythewood, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jordan Battle
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
Kelee Ringo
Tacoma, WA
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Georgia
SEC
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DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 51 games 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jay Ward
Moultrie, GA
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LSU
SEC
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S | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 50 games 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Darius Rush
Kingstree, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 6 games |
| 2023 |
Antonio Johnson
East Saint Louis, IL
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Texas A&M
SEC
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2023 |
Christopher Smith
Atlanta, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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DB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 41 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jarrick Bernard-Converse
Shreveport, LA
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LSU
SEC
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CB | NYJ New York Jets | 25 games |
| 2023 |
Jaylon Jones
Cibolo, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2023 |
DeMarcco Hellams
Washington, DC
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Alabama
SEC
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DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Carrington Valentine
Cincinnati, OH
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Kentucky
SEC
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DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
Browse by draft class
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 — 3
- 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 3 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.