College programs that have produced the most NFL DB 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 DB 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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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
57picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
51picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
50picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 651–700 of 2,415 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
Brock Vereen
Valencia, CA
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Nevin Lawson
Lauderhill, FL
|
Utah State
Mountain West
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2014 |
Ricardo Allen
Daytona Beach, FL
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Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 91 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2014 |
Bene Benwikere
|
San José State
Mountain West
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 54 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2014 |
Nat Berhe
Colton, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 42 games 3 career AV |
| 2014 |
Shaquille Richardson
Carson, CA
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Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Ed Reynolds
Orange Park, FL
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Stanford
ACC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2014 |
Vinnie Sunseri
Tuscaloosa, AL
|
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 15 games |
| 2014 |
Keith Reaser
Miami, FL
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Florida Atlantic
American
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 30 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kenneth Acker
Portland, OR
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SMU
ACC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 40 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2014 |
Antone Exum
Glen Allen, VA
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 51 games 6 career AV |
| 2014 |
Kendall James
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Maine
CAA
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Bennett Jackson
Hazlet, NJ
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 10 games |
| 2014 |
E.J. Gaines
Independence, MO
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Missouri
SEC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 43 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2014 |
Brandon Dixon
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Northwest Missouri State
Mid America
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 19 games 3 career AV |
| 2014 |
Demetri Goodson
Spring, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jemea Thomas
Queensland, GA
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 2 games |
| 2014 |
Eric Pinkins
Sacramento, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 11 games 2 career AV |
| 2014 |
Andre Hal
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Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 69 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2014 |
T.J. Carrie
|
Ohio
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 125 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jabari Price
Pompano Beach, FL
|
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
C.B. Bryant
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2014 |
Jonathan Dowling
Bradenton, FL
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 7 games |
| 2014 |
Ahmad Dixon
Waco, TX
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Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games |
| 2014 |
Lavelle Westbrooks
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Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
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DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2014 |
Terrance Mitchell
Sacramento, CA
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 94 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2014 |
Lonnie Ballentine
Memphis, TN
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Memphis
American
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 4 games |
| 2013 |
Dee Milliner
Millbrook, AL
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Alabama
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2013 |
D.J. Hayden
Houston, TX
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Houston
Big 12
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2013 |
Kenny Vaccaro
Brownwood, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 110 games · 7 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2013 |
Eric Reid
1× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 99 games · 7 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2013 |
Desmond Trufant
1× Pro Bowl
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Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 113 games · 8 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2013 |
Xavier Rhodes
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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Florida State
ACC
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DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 135 games · 8 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2013 |
Matt Elam
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 41 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2013 |
Johnathan Cyprien
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Florida International
Conference USA
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 79 games · 5 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2013 |
Darius Slay
1× All-Pro
6× Pro Bowl
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 187 games · 12 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 2013 |
Johnthan Banks
Maben, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2013 |
David Amerson
Greensboro, NC
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NC State
ACC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 74 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2013 |
Jamar Taylor
San Diego, CA
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Boise State
Mountain West
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 2013 |
D.J. Swearinger
Greenwood, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 110 games · 5 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2013 |
Robert Alford
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SE Louisiana
Southland
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DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 101 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2013 |
Dwayne Gratz
Piscataway, NJ
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UConn
FBS Ind.
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 43 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2013 |
Leon McFadden
Inglewood, CA
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San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 34 games 2 career AV |
| 2013 |
Tyrann Mathieu
3× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 180 games · 11 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 2013 |
Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Edinboro, PA
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UConn
FBS Ind.
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2013 |
T.J. McDonald
Fresno, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 75 games · 6 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2013 |
J.J. Wilcox
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Georgia Southern
Sun Belt
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DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 77 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2013 |
Logan Ryan
Berlin, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
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DB | NE New England Patriots | 154 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2013 |
Shawn Williams
Damascus, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 125 games · 4 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2013 |
Kayvon Webster
Opa Locka, FL
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South Florida
American
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 69 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 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 — 57
- 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 57 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.