College programs that have produced the most NFL OL 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 OL 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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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
54picks
Notre Dame team hub
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2
Michigan
Big Ten
47picks
Michigan team hub
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Penn State
Big Ten
47picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 651–700 of 2,145 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
Matt McCants
|
UAB
American
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 30 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 | Robert Griffin |
Baylor
Big 12
|
OL | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Justin Anderson
Ocilla, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Nate Potter
Boise, ID
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
T | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 21 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
David Molk
Lemont, IL
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Marcel Jones
Phoenix, AZ
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
OL | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Andrew Datko
Weston, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
OL | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Kelvin Beachum
Mexia, TX
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SMU
ACC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 196 games · 11 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 2011 |
Tyron Smith
2× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 171 games · 12 yrs as starter 91 career AV |
| 2011 |
Mike Pouncey
4× Pro Bowl
|
Florida
SEC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 114 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2011 |
Nate Solder
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Colorado College
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 146 games · 9 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 2011 |
Anthony Castonzo
Hawthorn Woods, IL
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Boston College
ACC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 144 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 2011 |
Danny Watkins
Kelowna, BC
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Baylor
Big 12
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2011 |
James Carpenter
Augusta, GA
|
Alabama
SEC
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 132 games · 10 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2011 |
Gabe Carimi
Cottage Grove, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
Derek Sherrod
Columbus, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | GB Green Bay Packers | 20 games 3 career AV |
| 2011 |
Orlando Franklin
Delray Beach, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2011 |
Stefen Wisniewski
Bridgeville, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | LV Oakland Raiders | 139 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 2011 |
Ben Ijalana
|
Villanova
CAA
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
Rodney Hudson
3× Pro Bowl
|
Florida State
ACC
|
C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 159 games · 9 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2011 |
Marcus Gilbert
Fort Lauderdale, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 88 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2011 |
John Moffitt
Guilford, CT
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 19 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
Will Rackley
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Lehigh
Patriot League
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G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 26 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jah Reid
Haines City, FL
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UCF
Big 12
|
T | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 61 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2011 |
Joe Barksdale
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LSU
SEC
|
T | LV Oakland Raiders | 106 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2011 |
Clint Boling
Alpharetta, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 111 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 2011 |
David Arkin
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Missouri State
Conference USA
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G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 3 games |
| 2011 |
James Brewer
Indianapolis, IN
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 26 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Chris Hairston
Winston-Salem, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2011 |
Marcus Cannon
Odessa, TX
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TCU
Big 12
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T | NE New England Patriots | 124 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jason Pinkston
Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh
ACC
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T | CLE Cleveland Browns | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2011 |
Julian Vandervelde
Davenport, IA
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Daniel Kilgore
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App State
Sun Belt
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G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2011 |
Demarcus Love
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Arkansas
SEC
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OL | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 | Brandon Fusco |
Slippery Rock
Pennsylvania State Athletic
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C | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 90 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 2011 |
Byron Stingily
Country Club Hills, IL
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Louisville
ACC
|
T | TEN Tennessee Titans | 20 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Caleb Schlauderaff
Shelton, WA
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Southern Utah
United Athletic Conference
|
G | GB Green Bay Packers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jason Kelce
6× All-Pro
7× Pro Bowl
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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C | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 193 games · 12 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 2011 |
Keith Williams
Florissant, MO
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 2011 |
Stephen Schilling
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 26 games 5 career AV |
| 2011 | Zachary Williams |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
OL | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 | Johnny Culbreath |
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
OL | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Andrew Jackson
Grass Valley, CA
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Fresno State
Mountain West
|
OL | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 2011 |
Derek Newton
Utica, MS
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Arkansas State
Sun Belt
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T | HOU Houston Texans | 83 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2011 |
Maurice Hurt
Milledgeville, GA
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Florida
SEC
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2011 |
Michael Person
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Montana State
Big Sky
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G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 73 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2011 |
Lee Ziemba
Rogers, AR
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Auburn
SEC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Bill Nagy
Hudson, OH
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 4 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Trent Williams
3× All-Pro
12× Pro Bowl
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Oklahoma
SEC
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T | WAS Washington Commanders | 204 games · 15 yrs as starter 109 career AV |
| 2010 |
Russell Okung
2× Pro Bowl
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 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: Notre Dame — 54
- 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?
Notre Dame leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 54 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.