College programs that have produced the most NFL DL draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL DL draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- 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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Alabama
SEC
51picks
Alabama team hub
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Florida State
ACC
50picks
Florida State team hub
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Florida
SEC
49picks
Florida team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 601–650 of 2,102 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
Johnathan Hankins
Dearborn Heights, MI
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 169 games · 10 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 2013 |
Margus Hunt
Karksi-Nuia
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SMU
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 114 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2013 |
Bennie Logan
Coushatta, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2013 |
Damontre Moore
Rowlett, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 66 games 5 career AV |
| 2013 |
John Jenkins
Meriden, CT
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Georgia
SEC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 167 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jordan Hill
Steelton, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 31 games 6 career AV |
| 2013 |
Corey Lemonier
Hialeah, FL
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Auburn
SEC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2013 |
Brandon Williams
1× Pro Bowl
|
Missouri Southern State
Mid America
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 128 games · 8 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2013 |
Sam Montgomery
Greenwood, SC
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LSU
SEC
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Akeem Spence
Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Illinois College
Midwest
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 117 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 2013 |
Alex Okafor
Pflugerville, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2013 |
Trevardo Williams
Bridgeport, CT
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UConn
FBS Ind.
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | 3 games |
| 2013 |
William Gholston
Detroit, MI
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 186 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 2013 |
Malliciah Goodman
Florence, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2013 |
John Simon
Youngstown, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 100 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2013 |
Devin Taylor
Beaufort, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 63 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jesse Williams
Brisbane
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Alabama
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Montori Hughes
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UT Martin
OVC-Big South
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 25 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Lavar Edwards
Gretna, LA
|
LSU
SEC
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 25 games 1 career AV |
| 2013 |
Quanterus Smith
Loganville, GA
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2013 |
Steven Means
Buffalo, NY
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Buffalo
MAC
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 65 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2013 |
Stansly Maponga
Carrolton, TX
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TCU
Big 12
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DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Quinton Dial
Pinson, AL
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Alabama
SEC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 59 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 2013 |
Brandon Jenkins
Tallahassee, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 5 games |
| 2013 |
Josh Boyd
Philadelphia, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2013 |
Tourek Williams
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Florida International
Conference USA
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 44 games 5 career AV |
| 2013 | Rufus Johnson |
Tarleton State
United Athletic Conference
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DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 1 games |
| 2013 |
Chris Jones
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Bowling Green
MAC
|
DT | HOU Houston Texans | 41 games 14 career AV |
| 2013 |
Kapron Lewis-Moore
Weatherford, TX
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 5 games |
| 2013 |
Stacy McGee
Muskogee, OK
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 81 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2013 |
Mike Catapano
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Princeton
Ivy League
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DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 2013 |
Joe Kruger
Orem, UT
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Utah
Big 12
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DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2013 |
Armonty Bryant
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East Central
Great American
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DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 36 games 5 career AV |
| 2013 |
Nick Williams
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Samford
Southern Conference
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DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 97 games · 1 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2013 |
Michael Buchanan
Homewood, IL
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Illinois College
Midwest
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DE | NE New England Patriots | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Everett Dawkins
Spartanburg, SC
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Florida State
ACC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 1 games |
| 2013 |
Ty Powell
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Harding
Great American
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 2013 |
David Bass
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Missouri Western
Mid America
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 64 games 9 career AV |
| 2013 |
David King
Houston, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jared Smith
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New Hampshire
CAA
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Dontari Poe
2× Pro Bowl
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Memphis
American
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 128 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 2012 |
Fletcher Cox
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 188 games · 12 yrs as starter 95 career AV |
| 2012 |
Michael Brockers
Houston, TX
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LSU
SEC
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DT | LAR St. Louis Rams | 160 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2012 |
Bruce Irvin
Walnut, CA
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West Virginia
Big 12
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DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 140 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2012 |
Quinton Coples
Kinston, NC
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North Carolina
ACC
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DE | NYJ New York Jets | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2012 |
Melvin Ingram
3× Pro Bowl
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South Carolina
SEC
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DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 148 games · 6 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 2012 |
Shea McClellin
Caldwell, ID
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Boise State
Mountain West
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DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 66 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2012 |
Chandler Jones
2× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 154 games · 10 yrs as starter 77 career AV |
| 2012 |
Whitney Mercilus
Akron, OH
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Illinois College
Midwest
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DE | HOU Houston Texans | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2012 |
Nick Perry
Detroit, MI
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USC
Big Ten
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DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 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: Alabama — 51
- 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?
Alabama leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 51 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.