College programs that have produced the most NFL LB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL LB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
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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
43picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Ohio State
Big Ten
42picks
Ohio State team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
42picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 451–500 of 1,691 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
Dontay Moch
Chandler, AZ
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Nevada
Mountain West
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games |
| 2011 |
Nate Irving
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NC State
ACC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2011 |
Kelvin Sheppard
Stone Mountain, GA
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LSU
SEC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2011 |
Justin Houston
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 170 games · 10 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 2011 |
Martez Wilson
Chicago, IL
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Illinois College
Midwest
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 38 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Mason Foster
Seaside, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2011 |
Akeem Dent
Atlanta, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 90 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2011 |
K.J. Wright
1× Pro Bowl
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2011 |
Colin McCarthy
Clearwater, FL
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Miami
ACC
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LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 36 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2011 |
Casey Matthews
Agoura Hills, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2011 |
Gabe Miller
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Oregon State
Pac-12
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 7 games |
| 2011 |
Doug Hogue
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Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Chris Carter
|
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 75 games 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
Lawrence Wilson
Tuscaloosa, AL
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UConn
FBS Ind.
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Chris White
Vancleave, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 51 games 3 career AV |
| 2011 |
Quan Sturdivant
Oakboro, NC
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North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Greg Jones
Cincinnati, OH
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 2011 |
D.J. Smith
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App State
Sun Belt
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LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 24 games 5 career AV |
| 2011 |
Mike Mohamed
Brawley, CA
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California
ACC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Brian Rolle
Immokalee, FL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
Markell Carter
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Central Arkansas
United Athletic Conference
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LB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
J.T. Thomas
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
Ross Homan
Coldwater, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Jacquian Williams
Apopka, FL
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South Florida
American
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LB | NYG New York Giants | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jabara Williams
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Stephen F. Austin
Southland
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LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 7 games |
| 2011 |
Andrew Gachkar
Overland Park, KS
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Missouri
SEC
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LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 101 games 9 career AV |
| 2011 |
Greg Lloyd
Clermont, FL
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UConn
FBS Ind.
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LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 2 games |
| 2011 |
Malcolm Smith
Northridge, CA
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USC
Big Ten
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LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 134 games · 2 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2011 |
Nate Bussey
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Illinois College
Midwest
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 0 games |
| 2010 |
Rolando McClain
Decatur, AL
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Alabama
SEC
|
LB | LV Oakland Raiders | 65 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2010 |
Sean Weatherspoon
Jasper, TX
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Missouri
SEC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2010 |
Koa Misi
Santa Rosa, CA
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Utah
Big 12
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LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 84 games · 6 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2010 |
Sergio Kindle
Dallas, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 3 games |
| 2010 |
Daryl Washington
1× Pro Bowl
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TCU
Big 12
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LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jermaine Cunningham
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Florida
SEC
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LB | NE New England Patriots | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2010 |
Sean Lee
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
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Penn State
Big Ten
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LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 118 games · 7 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2010 |
Brandon Spikes
Shelby, NC
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Florida
SEC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 78 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2010 |
Pat Angerer
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Iowa
Big Ten
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LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 54 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2010 |
Donald Butler
Sacramento, CA
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Washington
Big Ten
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LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2010 |
NaVorro Bowman
4× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 2010 |
Rennie Curran
Snellville, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Darryl Sharpton
Coral Gables, FL
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Miami
ACC
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LB | HOU Houston Texans | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2010 |
Perry Riley
Ellenwood, GA
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LSU
SEC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2010 |
Phillip Dillard
Tulsa, OK
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 7 games |
| 2010 |
A.J. Edds
Greenwood, IN
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Iowa
Big Ten
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LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Keenan Clayton
Sulphur Springs, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
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LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2010 |
Eric Norwood
Acworth, GA
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South Carolina
SEC
|
LB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Roddrick Muckelroy
Hallsville, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Stevenson Sylvester
Las Vegas, NV
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Utah
Big 12
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LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 50 games 6 career AV |
| 2010 |
Nate Triplett
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Minnesota
Big Ten
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LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 8 games |
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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 — 43
- 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 43 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.