NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
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NFL Draft History by college program
NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks. Open a program for its full draft board.
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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
284picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
263picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 451–500 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Jalen McLeod
Washington, DC
|
Auburn
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Luke Newman
Bloomfield Hills, MI
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ahmed Hassanein
Anaheim, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Graham Mertz
Overland Park, KS
|
Florida
SEC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Warren Brinson
Bradenton, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DL | GB Green Bay Packers | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Branson Taylor
Lorain, OH
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Rayuan Lane
Jessup, MD
|
Navy
American
|
FS | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kobe King
Detroit, MI
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Gavin Bartholomew
Schuylkill Haven, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
LaJohntay Wester
Palmetto, FL
|
Colorado College
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 17 games |
| 2025 |
Ajani Cornelius
New York, NY
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
OL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Kain Medrano
Pueblo, CO
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Chase Lundt
Arlington, TX
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
OL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 2 games |
| 2025 |
Cameron Williams
Duncanville, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
OL | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Jimmy Horn
Sanford, FL
|
Colorado College
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Portsmouth, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Aeneas Peebles
Raleigh, NC
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 6 games |
| 2025 |
Hayden Conner
Katy, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
OL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Robert Longerbeam
Alexandria, VA
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Tommy Mellott
Butte, MT
|
Montana State
Big Sky
|
QB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
R.J. Mickens
Southlake, TX
|
Clemson
ACC
|
SAF | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 12 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Cam Miller
Solon, IA
|
North Dakota State
MVFC
|
QB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jeremy Crawshaw
Sydney, NSW
|
Florida
SEC
|
P | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jay Toia
Inglewood, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Jack Nelson
Stoughton, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
OT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Thomas Fidone
Council Bluffs, IA
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 7 games |
| 2025 |
Marcus Bryant
Round Rock, TX
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Missouri
SEC
|
OL | NE New England Patriots | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jonah Monheim
Moorpark, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
OL | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Cody Lindenberg
Anoka, MN
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
LB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Damien Martinez
Lewisville, TX
|
Miami
ACC
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Kyonte Hamilton
District Heights, MD
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DL | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Kitan Crawford
Tyler, TX
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Nevada
Mountain West
|
SAF | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Carson Bruener
Woodinville, WA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kurtis Rourke
Oakville, ON
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Brashard Smith
Richmond Heights, FL
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SMU
ACC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Donte Kent
Harrisburg, PA
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Dan Jackson
Gainesville, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
SAF | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Quinn Ewers
Southlake, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 4 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Hunter Wohler
Muskego, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
SAF | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Kyle Monangai
Roseland, NJ
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 17 games 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mason Richman
Leawood, KS
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
OL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 2 games |
| 2025 |
Tez Johnson
Pinson, AL
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
LeQuint Allen
Millville, NJ
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Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Micah Robinson
Atlanta, GA
|
Tulane
American
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ricky White
Marietta, GA
|
UNLV
Mountain West
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 2 games |
| 2025 |
Phil Mafah
Loganville, GA
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Clemson
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Kaden Prather
Montgomery Village, MD
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Caleb Lohner
Flower Mound, TX
|
Utah
Big 12
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Konata Mumpfield
Hoschton, GA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Garrett Dellinger
Clarkston, MI
|
LSU
SEC
|
G | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 1 games |
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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: Ohio State — 284
- 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?
Ohio State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 284 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.