First-round NFL draft picks by college program since 1980 — which schools produce the most Round 1 talent.
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NFL Draft History by college program
First-round NFL draft picks by college program since 1980 — which schools produce the most Round 1 talent.
- 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
Ohio State
Big Ten
69picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Alabama
SEC
67picks
Alabama team hub
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3
Miami
ACC
58picks
Miami team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 551–600 of 1,427 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
B.J. Raji
1× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2009 |
Michael Crabtree
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 143 games · 10 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2009 |
Aaron Maybin
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 48 games 5 career AV |
| 2009 |
Knowshon Moreno
|
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2009 |
Brian Orakpo
4× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 132 games · 8 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2009 |
Malcolm Jenkins
3× Pro Bowl
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 199 games · 12 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2009 |
Brian Cushing
1× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | HOU Houston Texans | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2009 |
Larry English
|
Northern Illinois
MAC
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2009 |
Josh Freeman
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2009 |
Robert Ayers
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Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 120 games · 5 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2009 |
Jeremy Maclin
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Missouri
SEC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 114 games · 8 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2009 |
Brandon Pettigrew
|
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 93 games · 7 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2009 |
Alex Mack
7× Pro Bowl
|
California
ACC
|
C | CLE Cleveland Browns | 196 games · 12 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 2009 |
Percy Harvin
1× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 75 games · 4 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2009 |
Michael Oher
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 110 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2009 |
Peria Jerry
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 64 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2009 |
Vontae Davis
2× Pro Bowl
|
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2009 |
Clay Matthews
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 156 games · 10 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 2009 |
Donald Brown
|
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2009 |
Eric Wood
1× Pro Bowl
|
Louisville
ACC
|
C | BUF Buffalo Bills | 120 games · 9 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 2009 |
Hakeem Nicks
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 92 games · 4 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 2009 |
Kenny Britt
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 116 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2009 |
Beanie Wells
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 51 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2009 |
Evander Hood
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Missouri
SEC
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 142 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jake Long
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 104 games · 6 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 2008 |
Chris Long
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Virginia
ACC
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 162 games · 6 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2008 |
Matt Ryan
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 234 games · 15 yrs as starter 146 career AV |
| 2008 |
Darren McFadden
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Arkansas
SEC
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2008 |
Glenn Dorsey
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LSU
SEC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2008 |
Vernon Gholston
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 45 games 6 career AV |
| 2008 |
Sedrick Ellis
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USC
Big Ten
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 70 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2008 |
Derrick Harvey
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Florida
SEC
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2008 |
Keith Rivers
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USC
Big Ten
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jerod Mayo
1× All-Pro
2× Pro Bowl
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Tennessee
SEC
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 103 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 2008 |
Leodis McKelvin
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Troy
Sun Belt
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DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 111 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2008 |
Ryan Clady
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jonathan Stewart
1× Pro Bowl
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 134 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2008 |
Chris Williams
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Vanderbilt
SEC
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2008 |
Branden Albert
2× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia
ACC
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 120 games · 9 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2008 |
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
2× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 162 games · 7 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2008 |
Gosder Cherilus
|
Boston College
ACC
|
T | DET Detroit Lions | 132 games · 8 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2008 |
Joe Flacco
1× Pro Bowl
|
Delaware
Conference USA
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 209 games · 12 yrs as starter 97 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jeff Otah
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Pittsburgh
ACC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2008 |
Aqib Talib
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2008 |
Sam Baker
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USC
Big Ten
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 70 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2008 |
Felix Jones
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Arkansas
SEC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2008 |
Rashard Mendenhall
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Illinois College
Midwest
|
RB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 72 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2008 |
Chris Johnson
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
East Carolina
American
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 130 games · 7 yrs as starter 70 career AV |
| 2008 |
Mike Jenkins
1× Pro Bowl
|
South Florida
American
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 101 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2008 |
Duane Brown
1× All-Pro
5× Pro Bowl
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 220 games · 15 yrs as starter 91 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: Ohio State — 69
- 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 69 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.