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 601–650 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
Marist Liufau
Kalihi, HI
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 34 games 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
MarShawn Lloyd
Wilmington, DE
|
USC
Big Ten
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 1 games |
| 2024 |
Tykee Smith
Philadelphia, PA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Elijah Jones
Harlem, NY
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 10 games |
| 2024 |
Ty'Ron Hopper
Alpharetta, GA
|
Missouri
SEC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jalen McMillan
Fresno, CA
|
Washington
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Adisa Isaac
Brooklyn, NY
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 4 games |
| 2024 |
Jalyx Hunt
Debary, FL
|
Houston Christian
Southland
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
DeWayne Carter
Pickerington, OH
|
Duke
ACC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jarrian Jones
Brandon, MS
|
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 34 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
McKinnley Jackson
Lucedale, MS
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DL | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Payton Wilson
Hillsborough, NC
|
NC State
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 34 games 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kamren Kinchens
Miami, FL
|
Miami
ACC
|
SAF | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 34 games 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Luke McCaffrey
Highlands Ranch, CO
|
Rice
American
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Denton, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
TE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 29 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Troy Franklin
East Palo Alto, CA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 33 games 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Layden Robinson
Manvel, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
OL | NE New England Patriots | 13 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
Oklahoma City, OK
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Justin Eboigbe
Forest Park, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Cedric Gray
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Theo Johnson
Windsor, ON
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 27 games · 2 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Khyree Jackson
Upper Marlboro, MD
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2024 |
Brandon Dorlus
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Javon Baker
Atlanta, GA
|
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 11 games |
| 2024 |
Evan Williams
Campbell, CA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Decamerion Richardson
Bossier City, LA
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 27 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Devontez Walker
Charlotte, NC
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
WR | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 21 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Javon Foster
West Bloomfield, MI
|
Missouri
SEC
|
OL | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 4 games |
| 2024 |
Erick All
Fairfield, OH
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 9 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jordan Jefferson
Navarre, FL
|
LSU
SEC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tanor Bortolini
Kewaunee, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tyrice Knight
Lakeland, FL
|
UTEP
Conference USA
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 32 games 9 career AV |
| 2024 |
Mason McCormick
Sioux Falls, SD
|
South Dakota State
MVFC
|
OL | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 34 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jaylen Wright
Durham, NC
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Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 25 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
AJ Barner
Aurora, OH
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tory Taylor
Melbourne, VIC
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
P | CHI Chicago Bears | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2024 |
Cade Stover
Mansfield, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
TE | HOU Houston Texans | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Malik Mustapha
Charlotte, NC
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 28 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Bucky Irving
Country Club Hills, IL
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2024 |
Giovanni Manu
|
British Columbia | OL | DET Detroit Lions | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Will Shipley
Weddington, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Ray Davis
1× All-Pro
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 34 games 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Isaac Guerendo
Clayton, IN
|
Louisville
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 30 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
T.J. Tampa
Saint Petersburg, FL
|
Iowa State
Big 12
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 24 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jared Wiley
Temple, TX
|
TCU
Big 12
|
TE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 12 games |
| 2024 |
Sione Vaki
Antioch, CA
|
Utah
Big 12
|
SAF | DET Detroit Lions | 27 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jaden Hicks
Las Vegas, NV
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Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 34 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Braelon Allen
Fond Du Lac, WI
|
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jacob Cowing
Maricopa, AZ
|
Arizona
Big 12
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Nehemiah Pritchett
Jackson, AL
|
Auburn
SEC
|
CB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 27 games 2 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 — 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 24, 2026.