College programs that have produced the most NFL DL 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 DL 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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Alabama
SEC
51picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Florida State
ACC
50picks
Florida State team hub
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3
Florida
SEC
49picks
Florida team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 501–550 of 2,102 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Matthew Ioannidis
Ringoes, NJ
|
Temple
American
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2016 |
D.J. Reader
Greensboro, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
NT | HOU Houston Texans | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2016 |
Anthony Zettel
West Branch, MI
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2016 |
Dadi Nicolas
Delray Beach, FL
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Jonathan Woodard
|
Central Arkansas
United Athletic Conference
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2016 |
Alex McCalister
|
Florida
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Leonard Williams
3× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 175 games · 10 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 2015 |
Danny Shelton
Auburn, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
|
NT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 101 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2015 |
Arik Armstead
Sacramento, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 149 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2015 |
Shane Ray
Shawnee Mission, KS
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Missouri
SEC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2015 |
Malcom Brown
Brenham, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2015 |
Mario Edwards
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Florida State
ACC
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 141 games · 2 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2015 |
Preston Smith
Stone Mountain, GA
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 176 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2015 |
Eddie Goldman
Washington, DC
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Florida State
ACC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2015 |
Nate Orchard
Salt Lake City, UT
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Utah
Big 12
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2015 |
Jordan Phillips
Towanda, KS
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 140 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2015 |
Markus Golden
St. Louis, MO
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Missouri
SEC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 127 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2015 |
Frank Clark
3× Pro Bowl
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2015 |
Owamagbe Odighizuwa
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Danielle Hunter
5× Pro Bowl
|
LSU
SEC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 153 games · 7 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 2015 |
Carl Davis
Sterling Heights, MI
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 78 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2015 |
Henry Anderson
Atlanta, GA
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Stanford
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 89 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2015 |
Xavier Cooper
Tacoma, WA
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Washington State
Pac-12
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DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 40 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Geneo Grissom
Hutchinson, KS
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Angelo Blackson
Bear, DE
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Auburn
SEC
|
DT | TEN Tennessee Titans | 129 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2015 |
Trey Flowers
Huntsville, AL
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Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2015 |
Gabe Wright
Columbus, GA
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Auburn
SEC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Rodney Gunter
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Delaware State
MEAC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 77 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2015 |
Za'Darius Smith
3× Pro Bowl
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Kentucky
SEC
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 145 games · 4 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2015 |
Marcus Hardison
Punta Gorda, FL
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Arizona State
Big 12
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DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Grady Jarrett
2× Pro Bowl
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Clemson
ACC
|
NT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 166 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2015 |
David Parry
Marion, IA
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Stanford
ACC
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NT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 36 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2015 |
Tyeler Davison
Scottsdale, AZ
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Fresno State
Mountain West
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DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 111 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
Shaquille Riddick
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West Virginia
Big 12
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DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Ryan Russell
Carrollton, TX
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Purdue
Big Ten
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DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 23 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Michael Bennett
Centerville, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Darius Philon
Mobile, AL
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Arkansas
SEC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 65 games 14 career AV |
| 2015 |
B.J. Dubose
Oakland Park, FL
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Louisville
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Leterrius Walton
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 2015 |
Darius Kilgo
Charlotte, NC
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
NT | DEN Denver Broncos | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2015 |
Obum Gwacham
Chino Hills, CA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2015 |
Christian Ringo
Jackson, MS
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Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 36 games 5 career AV |
| 2015 |
Anthony Chickillo
Tampa, FL
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Miami
ACC
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DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2015 |
Kristjan Sokoli
Bloomfield, NJ
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Buffalo
MAC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 1 games |
| 2015 |
Christian Covington
Vancouver, BC
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Rice
American
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DT | HOU Houston Texans | 102 games · 1 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2015 |
Rakeem Nunez-Roches
Phenix City, AL
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Southern Mississippi | DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 142 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2015 |
Deon Simon
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Northwestern State
Southland
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NT | NYJ New York Jets | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2015 |
Martin Ifedi
Houston, TX
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Memphis
American
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2015 |
Brian Mihalik
Avon Lake, OH
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Boston College
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 20 games 5 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jadeveon Clowney
3× Pro Bowl
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 63 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 — 51
- 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 51 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.