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 ST 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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Florida
SEC
9picks
Florida team hub
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Georgia
SEC
7picks
Georgia team hub
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Tennessee
SEC
7picks
Tennessee team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 3 |
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5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
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4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
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4 | 0 | 125% | 0 | 1 |
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2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 2 |
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 60 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
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K | GB Green Bay Packers | Awaiting debut |
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P | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
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P | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
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LS | NE New England Patriots | 17 games 1 career AV |
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K | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
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K | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
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K | GB Green Bay Packers | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
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K | CLE Cleveland Browns | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
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P | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 38 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
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K | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 78 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
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LS | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
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LS | MIA Miami Dolphins | 72 games 4 career AV |
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P | NYJ New York Jets | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
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K | CLE Cleveland Browns | 40 games 6 career AV |
| 2018 |
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P | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 133 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
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K | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 129 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2018 |
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | 117 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
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P | LV Oakland Raiders | 21 games 2 career AV |
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LS | GB Green Bay Packers | 58 games 3 career AV |
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P | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 129 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2016 |
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P | LAC San Diego Chargers | 36 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
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K | WAS Washington Commanders | 8 games |
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K | MIA Miami Dolphins | 68 games 8 career AV |
| 2012 |
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K | HOU Houston Texans | 144 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
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K | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 89 games 14 career AV |
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K | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 216 games · 1 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
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K | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 1 games |
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P | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 255 games 24 career AV |
| 2004 | Donnie Jones |
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P | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 226 games 27 career AV |
| 2002 | Jeff Chandler |
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K | SF San Francisco 49ers | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2001 | David Leaverton |
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P | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2001 | John Markham |
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K | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 2000 | Shane Lechler 6× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
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P | LV Oakland Raiders | 286 games 44 career AV |
| 1999 | Jeff Hall |
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K | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Bryne Diehl |
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P | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Todd Peterson |
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K | NYG New York Giants | 159 games 27 career AV |
| 1993 | Doug Pelfrey |
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K | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 111 games 18 career AV |
| 1991 | John Kasay 1× Pro Bowl |
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K | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 301 games 41 career AV |
| 1991 | Slip Watkins |
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KR | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Kent Elmore |
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P | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Chris Mohr |
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P | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 239 games 19 career AV |
| 1989 | Brian Shulman |
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Kendall Trainor |
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K | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Greg Horne |
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P | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 1987 | Bill Smith |
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P | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Jeff Ward |
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K | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1987 | Carlos Reveiz |
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K | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1986 | Ray Criswell |
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P | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Lewis Colbert |
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P | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 20 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | John Teltschik |
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P | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games 7 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: Florida — 9
- 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?
Florida leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 9 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.