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 6,251–6,300 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dave Zastudil |
Ohio
MAC
|
P | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 162 games 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Nate Dwyer |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Randy McMichael |
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 164 games · 10 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2002 | Tony Beckham |
Wisconsin Stout
Wisconsin
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 56 games 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Martin Bibla |
Miami
ACC
|
G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 31 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Rohan Davey |
LSU
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 7 games |
| 2002 | Chris Luzar |
Virginia
ACC
|
TE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 23 games |
| 2002 | Travis Stephens |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 games |
| 2002 | Terreal Bierria |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Alan Harper |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DT | NYJ New York Jets | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Darnell Sanders |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Ron Johnson |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 22 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Scott Peters |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Keyuo Craver |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2002 | Jarvis Green |
LSU
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 121 games · 2 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2002 | Kevin Curtis |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Larry Foote |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 187 games · 8 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 2002 | Jamar Martin |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
FB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 25 games |
| 2002 | Travis Scott |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Sam Brandon |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 63 games 9 career AV |
| 2002 | Edward Ta'amu |
Utah
Big 12
|
G | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Rocky Boiman |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 103 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2002 | John Taylor |
Montana State
Big Sky
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Najeh Davenport |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 73 games 18 career AV |
| 2002 | Jarrod Baxter |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
FB | HOU Houston Texans | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 2002 | Randy Fasani |
Stanford
ACC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | John Owens |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter |
| 2002 | Justin Bannan |
Colorado College
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 163 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2002 | Bobby Gray |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Andra Davis |
Florida
SEC
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 143 games · 7 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2002 | Terry Charles |
Portland State
Big Sky
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2002 | Scott Fujita |
California
ACC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 143 games · 10 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2002 | Herb Haygood |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 4 games |
| 2002 | Kyle Johnson |
Syracuse
ACC
|
RB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 45 games · 2 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Rocky Bernard |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 160 games · 3 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2002 | Kenyon Coleman |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 141 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2002 | Kevin McCadam |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 71 games 6 career AV |
| 2002 | Jason McAddley |
Alabama
SEC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Mel Mitchell |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 54 games 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Jake Schifino |
Akron
MAC
|
WR | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games |
| 2002 | Nick Greisen |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2002 | Ramon Walker |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 36 games 3 career AV |
| 2002 | Jonathan Goodwin 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 195 games · 8 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2002 | Terry Jones |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2002 | Aaron Kampman 2× Pro Bowl |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2002 | Jermaine Phillips |
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2002 | Kurt Kittner |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2002 | Andre Lott |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 32 games 4 career AV |
| 2002 | Robert Royal |
LSU
SEC
|
TE | WAS Washington Commanders | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2002 | Omare Lowe |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 43 games 2 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.