NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Ohio State (284).
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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 Ohio State (284).
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks. Open a program for its full draft board.
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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
284picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
265picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
263picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 5,901–5,950 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dallas Clark 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 143 games · 9 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2003 | William Joseph |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2003 | Kwame Harris |
Stanford
ACC
|
T | SF San Francisco 49ers | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2003 | Larry Johnson 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 85 games · 4 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2003 | Andre Woolfolk |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 39 games 6 career AV |
| 2003 | Nick Barnett |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 153 games · 9 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 2003 | Sammy Davis |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2003 | Nnamdi Asomugha 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
California
ACC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2003 | Tyler Brayton |
Colorado College
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 141 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2003 | Eric Steinbach |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 125 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2003 | Boss Bailey |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | 64 games · 4 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2003 | Charles Tillman 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2003 | Eugene Wilson |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2003 | Jon Stinchcomb 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | Al Johnson |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2003 |
Rashean Mathis
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Bethune-Cookman
SWAC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 175 games · 11 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2003 | E.J. Henderson 1× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2003 | Bennie Joppru |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 19 games |
| 2003 | Ken Hamlin 1× Pro Bowl |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 107 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2003 | Pisa Tinoisamoa |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
LB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 98 games · 7 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2003 | Taylor Jacobs |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 56 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 | Bethel Johnson |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Drayton Florence |
Tuskegee
SIAC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 157 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2003 | Kawika Mitchell |
South Florida
American
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2003 | Chris Kelsay |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 147 games · 8 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2003 | Eddie Moore |
Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 18 games 3 career AV |
| 2003 | Bruce Nelson |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | CAR Carolina Panthers | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 | Terry Pierce |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Chaun Thompson |
West Texas
Lone Star
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2003 | Victor Hobson |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2003 | Anquan Boldin 3× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 202 games · 14 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 2003 | Bryan Scott |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 143 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2003 | Osi Umenyiora 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Troy
Sun Belt
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 161 games · 6 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2003 | Anthony Adams |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 121 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2003 | Mike Doss |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2003 | Alonzo Jackson |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 | Tyrone Calico |
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 27 games 5 career AV |
| 2003 | L.J. Smith |
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
TE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2003 | Terrence Kiel |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 59 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2003 | Teyo Johnson |
Stanford
ACC
|
TE | LV Oakland Raiders | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 | Dewayne White |
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 96 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2003 | Kelley Washington |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 91 games 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Cory Redding |
Texas
SEC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 188 games · 10 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2003 | Antwan Peek |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 65 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2003 | Lance Briggs 1× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 173 games · 12 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 2003 | Jason Witten 2× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 271 games · 16 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2003 | Gerald Hayes |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
LB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 94 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2003 | Nate Burleson |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 135 games · 9 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2003 | Vince Manuwai |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2003 | Wayne Hunter |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 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 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: Ohio State — 284
- 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?
Ohio State leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 284 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.