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 7,351–7,400 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ephraim Salaam |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 163 games · 9 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1998 | Trey Teague |
Tennessee
SEC
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 94 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1998 | Ken Oxendine |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 21 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1998 | Marcus Parker |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Henry Slay |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DT | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 3 games |
| 1998 | Andy McCullough |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1998 | Jimmy Sprotte |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 9 games |
| 1998 | Antwaune Ponds |
Syracuse
ACC
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 3 games |
| 1998 | Chris Liwienski |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
G | DET Detroit Lions | 126 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1998 | Chester Burnett |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 12 games |
| 1998 | Jomo Cousins |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Jim Bundren |
Clemson
ACC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1998 | Jason Andersen |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Chance McCarty |
TCU
Big 12
|
DE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Ben Fricke |
Houston
Big 12
|
C | NYG New York Giants | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 1998 | Brandon Tolbert |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Ryan Thelwell |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 6 games 2 career AV |
| 1998 | Eric Warfield |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 115 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1998 | Chad Overhauser |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 1998 | Eddie Watson |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 6 games |
| 1998 | Nate Wayne |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 90 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1998 | Chris Akins |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Angel Rubio |
Southeast Missouri State
OVC-Big South
|
DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 games |
| 1998 | Damian Vaughn |
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Tarik Smith |
California
ACC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Ernest Blackwell |
Missouri
SEC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Tony Darden |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 1998 | Pat Tillman |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 60 games · 3 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1998 | Antonio Fleming |
Georgia
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Jim Turner |
Syracuse
ACC
|
WR | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Kevin Long |
Florida State
ACC
|
C | TEN Tennessee Titans | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1998 | Vincent Amey |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Corey Gaines |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Moses Moreno |
Colorado State
Mountain West
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Ron Janes |
Missouri
SEC
|
RB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Kio Sanford |
Kentucky
SEC
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | David Sanders |
Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | LV Oakland Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Jason Chorak |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games |
| 1998 | Rodrick Monroe |
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 9 games |
| 1998 | Kamil Loud |
Cal Poly
Big Sky
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Ron Warner |
Kansas
Big 12
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 24 games 3 career AV |
| 1998 | Melvin Thomas |
Colorado College
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1998 | Cam Quayle |
Weber State
Big Sky
|
TE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | No regular-season snaps |
| 1997 | Orlando Pace HOF 3× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | LAR St. Louis Rams | 169 games · 12 yrs as starter 104 career AV |
| 1997 | Darrell Russell 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
USC
Big Ten
|
DT | LV Oakland Raiders | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1997 | Shawn Springs 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 169 games · 10 yrs as starter 58 career AV |
| 1997 | Peter Boulware 4× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1997 | Bryant Westbrook |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 71 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1997 | Walter Jones HOF 4× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 180 games · 12 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 1997 | Ike Hilliard |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 161 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 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.