1981 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
1981 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 picks from the 1981 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
Oklahoma
SEC
8picks
Oklahoma team hub
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2
Missouri
SEC
7picks
Missouri team hub
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3
Auburn
SEC
6picks
Auburn team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Alabama
SEC · last pick 1981
|
5 | 1 | 120% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 1981
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 1981
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 1981
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
Florida
SEC · last pick 1981
|
4 | 0 | 250% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 1981
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 1981
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 1981
|
3 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 1981
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 1981
|
2 | 2 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 1981
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 1981
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 63 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | George Rogers 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
South Carolina
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 92 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1981 | E.J. Junior 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 170 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1981 | David Overstreet |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 14 games 4 career AV |
| 1981 | Willie Scott |
South Carolina
SEC
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1981 | Keith Gary |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1981 | James Brooks 4× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 162 games · 8 yrs as starter 82 career AV |
| 1981 | Howard Richards |
Missouri
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1981 | James Wilder 1× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 129 games · 7 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1981 | Cris Collinsworth 3× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1981 | Mardye McDole |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 26 games |
| 1981 | Eric Wright 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1981 | Robin Sendlein |
Texas
SEC
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 72 games 8 career AV |
| 1981 | Chris Williams |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 21 games 5 career AV |
| 1981 | Byron Franklin |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1981 | Lyman White |
LSU
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Frank Warren |
Auburn
SEC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 189 games · 5 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1981 | Tim Irwin |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 201 games · 12 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1981 | Mike Mosley |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 1981 | Scott Woerner |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 17 games |
| 1981 | Greg LaFleur |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1981 | Steve Rhodes |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Tracy Porter |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1981 | Richard Turner |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
NT | GB Green Bay Packers | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 1981 | Louis Oubre |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 40 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1981 | Tyrone Keys |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 74 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1981 | Byron Braggs |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1981 | Wendell Ray |
Missouri
SEC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Steve Cox |
Arkansas
SEC
|
P | CLE Cleveland Browns | 89 games 12 career AV |
| 1981 | Danny Spradlin |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 63 games 5 career AV |
| 1981 | Nat Hudson |
Georgia
SEC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Johnnie Poe |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1981 | Rex Robinson |
Georgia
SEC
|
K | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 3 games |
| 1981 | Mack Moore |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Dock Luckie |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Bobby Duckworth |
Arkansas
SEC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 62 games 16 career AV |
| 1981 | Bill Whitaker |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 39 games 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Ron Fellows |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 112 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1981 | Alan Duncan |
Tennessee
SEC
|
K | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Billy Jackson |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1981 | David Little 1× Pro Bowl |
Florida
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 179 games · 9 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 1981 | Ken Toler |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Mike Clark |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 1981 | Ken Sitton |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | J.C. Watts |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Kevin Evans |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Clifford Toney |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Tim Gooch |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DT | IND Baltimore Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Hugh Jernigan |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1981 | Chuck Commiskey |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1981 | Hokie Gajan |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
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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: Oklahoma — 8
- 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?
Oklahoma leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 8 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.