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 5,701–5,750 of 8,485 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ted Popson |
Portland State
Big Sky
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 68 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Tim Edwards |
Delta State
Gulf South
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Elijah Austin |
NC State
ACC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Jeff Bridewell |
UC Davis
Big Sky
|
QB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Bob Christian |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 135 games · 6 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1991 | Jeff Pahukoa |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games 7 career AV |
| 1991 | Ernie Thompson |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Darren Hughes |
Carson Newman
South Atlantic
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Al Chamblee |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 1991 | Mark Hayes |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Linzy Collins |
Missouri
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Chris Samuels |
Texas
SEC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 3 games |
| 1991 | Zeno Alexander |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Rob Luedeke |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Larry Brown |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1991 | Mark Drabczak |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Antoine Bennett |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Jeff Brady |
Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 115 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1991 | Ike Harris |
South Carolina
SEC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Alex Johnson |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 5 games |
| 1991 | Keenan McCardell 2× Pro Bowl |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 209 games · 10 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1991 | Darrell Beavers |
Morehead State
Pioneer Football League
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | John Cook |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Ron Shipley |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Dennis Johnson |
Winston-Salem State
CIAA
|
WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Joe Brunson |
Chattanooga
Southern Conference
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Cliff Confer |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Stephen Clark |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Larry Wanke |
John Carroll
Ohio
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Jeroy Robinson |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 6 games |
| 1990 | Stacey Simmons |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 14 games |
| 1990 | Troy Taylor |
California
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 7 games |
| 1990 | Travis Davis |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
NT | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1990 | Cary Conklin |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Jesse Anderson |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Moss |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Chris Warren 3× Pro Bowl |
Ferrum
Carolinas
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 162 games · 6 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1990 | Rob Hinckley |
Stanford
ACC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Mike Brennan |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Dean Caliguire |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Scott Mitchell |
Utah
Big 12
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1990 | William Schultz |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Torin Dorn |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 83 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Fred Jones | Grambling St. | WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 41 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Chris Calloway |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 158 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1990 | DeMond Winston |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 50 games 3 career AV |
| 1990 | Eric Still |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Eddie Fuller |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 20 games |
| 1990 | Harlon Barnett |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1990 | Jackie Harris |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 167 games · 8 yrs as starter 33 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.