2021 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
2021 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 2021 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
Alabama
SEC
10picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Georgia
SEC
9picks
Georgia team hub
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3
Florida
SEC
8picks
Florida team hub
| # | School | Picks | Rd 1 | Pro Bowlers | HOF | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
LSU
SEC · last pick 2021
|
7 | 1 | 114% | 0 | 7 |
| 5 |
Kentucky
SEC · last pick 2021
|
6 | 1 | 00% | 0 | 6 |
| 6 |
Missouri
SEC · last pick 2021
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 5 |
| 7 |
Oklahoma
SEC · last pick 2021
|
5 | 0 | 120% | 0 | 5 |
| 8 |
Texas
SEC · last pick 2021
|
5 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 5 |
| 9 |
Auburn
SEC · last pick 2021
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |
South Carolina
SEC · last pick 2021
|
4 | 1 | 125% | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |
Texas A&M
SEC · last pick 2021
|
4 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |
Mississippi State
SEC · last pick 2021
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |
Ole Miss
SEC · last pick 2021
|
2 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 2 |
| 14 |
Tennessee
SEC · last pick 2021
|
2 | 0 | 150% | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |
Arkansas
SEC · last pick 2021
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |
Vanderbilt
SEC · last pick 2021
|
1 | 0 | 00% | 0 | 1 |
Draft pick explorer
Showing 1–50 of 75 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Kyle Pitts
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ja'Marr Chase
2× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaylen Waddle
Houston, TX
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jaycee Horn
2× Pro Bowl
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2021 |
Patrick Surtain II
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2021 |
DeVonta Smith
Amite, LA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2021 |
Mac Jones
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2021 |
Alex Leatherwood
Pensacola, FL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jamin Davis
Ludowici, GA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kadarius Toney
Mobile, AL
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 35 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Najee Harris
1× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 71 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2021 |
Eric Stokes
Covington, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 61 games · 4 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tyson Campbell
Plantation, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 72 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2021 |
Elijah Moore
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2021 |
Landon Dickerson
3× Pro Bowl
|
Alabama
SEC
|
OL | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2021 |
Christian Barmore
Philadelphia, PA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DL | NE New England Patriots | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kelvin Joseph
Baton Rouge, LA
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Azeez Ojulari
Marietta, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
OLB | NYG New York Giants | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2021 |
Samuel Cosmi
Humble, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
OL | WAS Washington Commanders | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2021 |
Dayo Odeyingbo
Irving, TX
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2021 |
Nick Bolton
Frisco, TX
|
Missouri
SEC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2021 |
Terrace Marshall Jr.
Bossier City, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Creed Humphrey
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
OL | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 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 |
| 2021 |
Joseph Ossai
Conroe, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2021 |
Josh Palmer
Brampton, ON
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2021 |
Anthony Schwartz
Pembroke Pines, FL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Monty Rice
Madison, AL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 39 games 7 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ben Cleveland
Toccoa, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
OL | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 64 games 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ronnie Perkins
Saint Louis, MO
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 7 games |
| 2021 |
Tre' McKitty
Wesley Chapel, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 34 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ernest Jones
Waycross, GA
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 78 games · 3 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jabril Cox
Raytown, MO
|
LSU
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Bobby Brown
Gibsonton, FL
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DL | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 66 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Rhamondre Stevenson
Las Vegas, NV
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tyler Shelvin
Lafayette, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
DT | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 5 games |
| 2021 |
Dan Moore
Beaumont, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
OL | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2021 |
Marco Wilson
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tre Brown
Tulsa, OK
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
CB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 49 games 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Buddy Johnson
Dallas, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Royce Newman
Nashville, IL
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2021 |
Tyree Gillespie
Ocala, FL
|
Missouri
SEC
|
S | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jamien Sherwood
Jensen Beach, FL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 73 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ta'Quon Graham
Temple, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
DL | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2021 |
Evan McPherson
Fort Payne, AL
|
Florida
SEC
|
K | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 78 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2021 |
Larry Borom
Bloomfield Hills, MI
|
Missouri
SEC
|
OL | CHI Chicago Bears | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2021 |
Caden Sterns
Cibolo, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Shawn Davis
Miami, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 1 games |
| 2021 |
Richard LeCounte
Riceboro, GA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 12 games 1 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: Alabama — 10
- 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 10 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.