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 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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Georgia
SEC
3picks
Georgia team hub
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Texas
SEC
3picks
Texas team hub
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Alabama
SEC
2picks
Alabama team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2011
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 1990
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2019
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2020
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1 | 0 | 1100% | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2022
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2023
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2021
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–17 of 17 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Jalen Milroe
Katy, TX
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 3 games |
| 2023 |
Will Levis
Madison, CT
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
QB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 21 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2023 |
Hendon Hooker
Greensboro, NC
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 3 games |
| 2022 |
Matt Corral
Ventura, CA
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
Kyle Trask
Manvel, TX
|
Florida
SEC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 games |
| 2021 |
Kellen Mond
San Antonio, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 1 games |
| 2020 |
Jalen Hurts
3× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 2019 |
Drew Lock
Lee's Summit, MO
|
Missouri
SEC
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QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2011 |
Ryan Mallett
Texarkana, AR
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Arkansas
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 2010 |
Colt McCoy
Tuscola, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2006 |
Brodie Croyle
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2005 |
David Greene
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Georgia
SEC
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2003 | Chris Simms |
Texas
SEC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2001 | Quincy Carter |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1995 | Eric Zeier |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Tom Hodson |
LSU
SEC
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QB | NE New England Patriots | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 1984 | Rick McIvor |
Texas
SEC
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QB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 6 games |
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: Georgia — 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?
Georgia 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.