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 5,951–6,000 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kevin Curtis |
Utah State
Mountain West
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2003 | Seth Wand |
Northwest Missouri State
Mid America
|
T | HOU Houston Texans | 53 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2003 | Mike Seidman |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 43 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Musa Smith |
Georgia
SEC
|
RB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 49 games 6 career AV |
| 2003 | Wade Smith 1× Pro Bowl |
Memphis
American
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 143 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2003 | Kenny Peterson |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2003 | Courtney Van Buren |
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
SWAC
|
T | LAC San Diego Chargers | 9 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2003 | Derrick Dockery |
Texas
SEC
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 141 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2003 | Ricky Manning |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2003 | Sam Williams |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 84 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Chris Crocker |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 151 games · 7 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2003 | B.J. Askew |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
FB | NYJ New York Jets | 83 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2003 | Cie Grant |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Taylor Whitley |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2003 | Dave Ragone |
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Andrew Williams |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2003 | Donald Strickland |
Colorado College
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 89 games 12 career AV |
| 2003 | Visanthe Shiancoe |
Morgan State
MEAC
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 149 games · 5 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2003 | Julian Battle |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2003 |
Chris Brown
|
Colorado College
|
RB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 68 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2003 | Angelo Crowell |
Virginia
ACC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2003 | Billy McMullen |
Virginia
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 49 games 5 career AV |
| 2003 | Justin Fargas |
USC
Big Ten
|
FB | LV Oakland Raiders | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2003 | Chris Simms |
Texas
SEC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Dennis Weathersby |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 4 games |
| 2003 | Artose Pinner |
Kentucky
SEC
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 47 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Todd Johnson |
Florida
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 80 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Domanick Williams |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | HOU Houston Texans | 40 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2003 | Montrae Holland |
Florida State
ACC
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2003 | Bradie James |
LSU
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2003 | George Wrighster |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 67 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Onterrio Smith |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 26 games 14 career AV |
| 2003 | Shaun McDonald |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
WR | LAR St. Louis Rams | 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2003 | DeJuan Groce |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2003 | Quentin Griffin |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 6 career AV |
| 2003 | Jarret Johnson |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 184 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2003 | Seneca Wallace |
Iowa State
Big 12
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 64 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2003 | Terrence McGee 1× Pro Bowl |
Northwestern State
Southland
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2003 | Matt Wilhelm |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 89 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2003 | Brett Williams |
Florida State
ACC
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 5 games |
| 2003 | Nick Eason |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 117 games 16 career AV |
| 2003 | Lee Suggs |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 29 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Ian Scott |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 65 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2003 | Dan Klecko |
Temple
American
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 63 games 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Jeremi Johnson |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
FB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 96 games · 4 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2003 | Colin Branch |
Stanford
ACC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2003 | Asante Samuel 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 157 games · 9 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 2003 | Justin Griffith |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
FB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2003 | Steve Sciullo |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2003 | Roderick Babers |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 7 games |
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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.