NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Miami (146).
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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 Miami (146).
- 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
Miami
ACC
146picks
Miami team hub
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2
Oklahoma
SEC
140picks
Oklahoma team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
140picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 5,451–5,500 of 8,485 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Terry Smith |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Michael Brandon |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Eric Shaw |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Klaus Wilmsmeyer |
Louisville
ACC
|
P | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 94 games 9 career AV |
| 1992 | Kelvin Harris |
Miami
ACC
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Lance Wilson |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Brett Collins |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Carlos Huerta |
Miami
ACC
|
K | LAC San Diego Chargers | 4 games |
| 1992 | Keithen McCant |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Don Harris |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Cornelius Benton |
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Chico Fraley |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | John MacNeill |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Milton Biggins |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Joe Randolph |
Elon
CAA
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Charles Swann |
Indiana State
MVFC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 13 games |
| 1992 | Tom Roth |
Southern Illinois
MVFC
|
G | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Corey Williams |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Brandon Houston |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Matt LaBounty |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 85 games 9 career AV |
| 1992 | Kameno Bell |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Tim Simpson |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 4 games |
| 1992 | Scott Adell |
NC State
ACC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Chris Wilson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Joe Wood |
Air Force
Mountain West
|
K | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Freeman Baysinger | Humboldt State | WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | John Granby |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 4 games |
| 1992 | Matt Rodgers |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Matt Elliott |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1991 | Scott Zolak |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 55 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Pio Sagapolutele |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1991 | Dexter Davis |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 59 games 6 career AV |
| 1991 | Moe Gardner |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1991 | Sammy Walker |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Derek Russell |
Arkansas
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 88 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1991 | Yancey Thigpen 2× Pro Bowl |
Winston-Salem State
CIAA
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 112 games · 4 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1991 | Kevin Scott |
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1991 | Randy Baldwin |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 65 games 3 career AV |
| 1991 | Tony Covington |
Virginia
ACC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1991 | Mark Gunn |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1991 | Mitch Donahue |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Mark Vander Poel |
Colorado College
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Curvin Richards |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | John Kasay 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
K | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 301 games 41 career AV |
| 1991 | Donald Hollas |
Rice
American
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 1991 | Rocket Ismail |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 126 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1991 | David Rocker |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 1991 | Marcus Robertson 1× All-Pro |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 162 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1991 | Adrian Cooper |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 77 games · 3 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1991 | William Thomas 2× Pro Bowl |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 172 games · 10 yrs as starter 73 career AV |
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NFL draft history guide
Last updated Aug 31, 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: Miami — 146
- 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?
Miami leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 146 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 31, 2026.