1996 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
1996 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 1996 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
Tennessee
SEC
8picks
Tennessee team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
6picks
Florida team hub
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3
Oklahoma
SEC
6picks
Oklahoma team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 1996
|
6 | 1 | 117% | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |
Alabama
SEC · last pick 1996
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |
Georgia
SEC · last pick 1996
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 1996
|
3 | 1 | 267% | 0 | 0 |
| 8 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 1996
|
3 | 1 | 133% | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 1996
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2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 1996
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 1996
|
2 | 2 | 2100% | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 1996
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 1996
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 1996
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 1996
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 0 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 53 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Cedric Jones |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1996 | Willie Anderson 3× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 195 games · 12 yrs as starter 93 career AV |
| 1996 | Walt Harris 1× Pro Bowl |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 193 games · 12 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1996 | Reggie Brown |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 26 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1996 | Eddie Kennison |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 179 games · 12 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1996 | Eric Moulds 3× Pro Bowl |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 186 games · 11 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1996 | Leeland McElroy |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1996 | Tony Brackens 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1996 | Tory James 1× Pro Bowl |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 158 games · 5 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1996 | James Manley |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 0 games |
| 1996 | Jason Layman |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1996 | Randall Godfrey |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 170 games · 9 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1996 | Gabe Northern |
LSU
SEC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1996 | DeRon Jenkins |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 93 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1996 | Ray Mickens |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 146 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1996 | Detron Smith 1× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 113 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Steve Conley |
Arkansas
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Moe Williams |
Kentucky
SEC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 132 games · 1 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1996 | Mark Campbell |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 5 games |
| 1996 | Jerald Moore |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 42 games 5 career AV |
| 1996 | Shannon Brown |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Jason Odom |
Florida
SEC
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 46 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1996 | Hunter Goodwin |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 119 games · 2 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Phillip Daniels |
Georgia
SEC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 201 games · 11 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1996 | Stephen Davis 3× Pro Bowl |
Auburn
SEC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 143 games · 6 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1996 | Kendrick Burton |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Stanley Pritchett |
South Carolina
SEC
|
FB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 121 games · 4 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1996 | Darrius Johnson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 63 games 6 career AV |
| 1996 | Brad Ford |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | James Dexter |
South Carolina
SEC
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 49 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1996 | John Elmore |
Texas
SEC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Whit Marshall |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Shane Burton |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 125 games · 2 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1996 | Steve Martin |
Missouri
SEC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 127 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1996 | Junior Soli |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Harry Stamps |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Dell McGee |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 3 games |
| 1996 | Dexter Daniels |
Florida
SEC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 4 games |
| 1996 | Nilo Silvan |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 games |
| 1996 | Scott Galyon |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 95 games 9 career AV |
| 1996 | Reggie Green |
Florida
SEC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Chris Doering |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 40 games 3 career AV |
| 1996 | Steve White |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 94 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1996 | Tony Johnson |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 1996 | Hayward Clay |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 14 games |
| 1996 | Toderick Malone |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Wendell Davis |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 1996 | Leslie Ratliffe |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1996 | Reggie Rusk |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 1996 | Johnie Church |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 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: Tennessee — 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?
Tennessee 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.