1998 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
1998 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 Day 3 picks from the 1998 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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Alabama
SEC
3picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Oklahoma
SEC
3picks
Oklahoma team hub
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Tennessee
SEC
3picks
Tennessee team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 1998
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 1998
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 1998
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 1998
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1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–26 of 26 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Steve McKinney |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
C | IND Indianapolis Colts | 143 games · 8 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1998 | Fred Weary |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 83 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1998 | Michael Myers |
Alabama
SEC
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DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 138 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Deshea Townsend |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 191 games · 4 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1998 | Greg Favors |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 101 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1998 | Curtis Alexander |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Martin Chase |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 55 games 7 career AV |
| 1998 | Darren Hambrick |
South Carolina
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 76 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1998 | Antony Jordan |
Vanderbilt
SEC
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Travian Smith |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1998 | Sammy Williams |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 29 games 7 career AV |
| 1998 | Elijah Williams |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 50 games 3 career AV |
| 1998 | Lee Wiggins |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Fred Beasley 1× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
FB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 114 games · 7 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1998 | Kevin McLeod |
Auburn
SEC
|
FB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 8 games |
| 1998 | Trey Teague |
Tennessee
SEC
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C | DEN Denver Broncos | 94 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Andy McCullough |
Tennessee
SEC
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WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1998 | Brandon Tolbert |
Georgia
SEC
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LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Nate Wayne |
Ole Miss
SEC
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LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1998 | Chris Akins |
Texas
SEC
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DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Ernest Blackwell |
Missouri
SEC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Antonio Fleming |
Georgia
SEC
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G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Corey Gaines |
Tennessee
SEC
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DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Ron Janes |
Missouri
SEC
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RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Kio Sanford |
Kentucky
SEC
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WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | David Sanders |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 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: 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.