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 QB first-round 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
4picks
Alabama team hub
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Florida
SEC
3picks
Florida team hub
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LSU
SEC
3picks
LSU team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2019
|
3 | 3 | 267% | 0 | 2 |
| 5 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2011
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2025
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 1 | 0 |
| 8 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2014
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2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 2009
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 1999
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1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2011
|
1 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2006
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2006
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1 | 1 | 1100% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–26 of 26 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Ty Simpson
Martin, TN
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jaxson Dart
Kaysville, UT
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 14 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jayden Daniels
1× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2023 |
Bryce Young
Pasadena, CA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2023 |
Anthony Richardson
Gainesville, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2021 |
Mac Jones
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2020 |
Joe Burrow
3× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tua Tagovailoa
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2019 |
Kyler Murray
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 87 games · 5 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 2018 |
Baker Mayfield
2× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2014 |
Johnny Manziel
Kerrville, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games 4 career AV |
| 2012 |
Ryan Tannehill
1× Pro Bowl
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 155 games · 10 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2011 |
Cam Newton
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Auburn
SEC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 115 career AV |
| 2011 |
Blaine Gabbert
Ballwin, MO
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Missouri
SEC
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 69 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2010 |
Sam Bradford
Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma
SEC
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QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2010 |
Tim Tebow
Jacksonville, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2009 |
Matthew Stafford
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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Georgia
SEC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 239 games · 16 yrs as starter 133 career AV |
| 2007 |
JaMarcus Russell
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LSU
SEC
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QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2006 |
Vince Young
2× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
QB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 60 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jay Cutler
1× Pro Bowl
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 2005 |
Jason Campbell
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Auburn
SEC
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QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2004 |
Eli Manning
4× Pro Bowl
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Ole Miss
SEC
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QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 236 games · 14 yrs as starter 121 career AV |
| 2003 | Rex Grossman |
Florida
SEC
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QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1999 | Tim Couch |
Kentucky
SEC
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QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1998 | Peyton Manning HOF 7× All-Pro 14× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
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QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 266 games · 17 yrs as starter 176 career AV |
| 1994 | Heath Shuler |
Tennessee
SEC
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QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 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 — 4
- 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 4 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.