College programs that have produced the most NFL DB 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 DB 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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LSU
SEC
23picks
LSU team hub
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2
Clemson
ACC
16picks
Clemson team hub
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Florida State
ACC
15picks
Florida State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 501–550 of 610 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Robert Blackmon |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 135 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1990 | Vince Buck |
Central State
SIAC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 84 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | LeRoy Butler HOF 4× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 181 games · 11 yrs as starter 87 career AV |
| 1990 | Pat Terrell |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 139 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1990 | Alton Montgomery |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 68 games 6 career AV |
| 1990 | Eric Davis 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 188 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Stargell |
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 94 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1990 | Latin Berry |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Carnell Lake 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 185 games · 11 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1989 | Eric Coleman |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Robert Massey 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina Central
MEAC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 133 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1989 | Darryl Henley |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1989 | Bubba McDowell |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1989 | Greg Jackson |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 168 games · 9 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1989 | Kim Phillips |
North Texas
American
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 6 games |
| 1988 | Eric Allen HOF 1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 217 games · 14 yrs as starter 96 career AV |
| 1988 | Anthony Newman |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 178 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1988 | Terry Williams |
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 11 games |
| 1988 | Jarvis Williams |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1988 | Quintin Jones |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 5 games |
| 1988 | Brad Edwards |
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 122 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1988 | Kevin Porter |
Auburn
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 78 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1988 | Sheldon White |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 72 games 8 career AV |
| 1988 | Erik McMillan 2× Pro Bowl |
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1988 | James Hasty 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 206 games · 13 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1988 | Kevin Guidry |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 1987 | Nate Odomes 2× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1987 | Brian Davis |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 87 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1987 | Roland Mitchell |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1987 | Tim McDonald 6× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | ARI St. Louis Cardinals | 191 games · 12 yrs as starter 75 career AV |
| 1987 | Ricky Reynolds |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 147 games · 10 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1987 | Delton Hall |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1987 | Ron Francis |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1987 | Eric Thomas 1× Pro Bowl |
Tulane
American
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1987 | Lou Brock |
USC
Big Ten
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 4 games |
| 1987 | Adrian White |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 70 games 7 career AV |
| 1987 | Michael Adams |
Arkansas State
Sun Belt
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 1987 | Cliff Hicks |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 98 games 8 career AV |
| 1987 | Len Bell |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 1 games |
| 1986 | Lewis Billups |
North Alabama
United Athletic Conference
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1986 | Mark Collins | Cal State Fullerton | DB | NYG New York Giants | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1986 | Greg Lasker |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 1986 | Vencie Glenn |
Indiana State
MVFC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 153 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1986 | Vestee Jackson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 119 games · 5 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1986 | Tim McKyer | Texas-Arlington | DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 170 games · 7 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1986 | Patrick Hunter |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1986 | Alvin Walton |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1986 | David Fulcher 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1986 | Brad Cochran |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1985 | Issiac Holt |
Alcorn State
SWAC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 113 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
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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: LSU — 23
- 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?
LSU leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 23 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.