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 7,901–7,950 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Ellis Johnson |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 149 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1995 | Hugh Douglas 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Central State
SIAC
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 138 games · 7 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 1995 | Tyrone Wheatley |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 124 games · 4 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1995 | Napoleon Kaufman |
Washington
Big Ten
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 91 games · 3 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1995 | James Stewart |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 101 games · 6 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1995 | Luther Elliss 2× Pro Bowl |
Utah
Big 12
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 134 games · 8 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1995 | Rashaan Salaam |
Colorado College
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1995 | Tyrone Poole |
Fort Valley State
SIAC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 144 games · 7 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1995 | Ty Law HOF 2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 203 games · 12 yrs as starter 88 career AV |
| 1995 | Korey Stringer 1× Pro Bowl |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 93 games · 6 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1995 | Billy Milner |
Houston
Big 12
|
T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1995 | Devin Bush Sr. |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 116 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1995 | Mark Bruener |
Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 188 games · 10 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Derrick Brooks HOF 5× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 224 games · 14 yrs as starter 142 career AV |
| 1995 | Blake Brockermeyer |
Texas
SEC
|
T | CAR Carolina Panthers | 136 games · 7 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1995 | Craig Powell |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 14 games |
| 1995 | Trezelle Jenkins |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Craig Newsome |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 53 games · 3 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1995 | Matt O'Dwyer |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 122 games · 7 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1995 | Terrance Shaw |
Stephen F. Austin
Southland
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 140 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1995 | Anthony Cook |
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1995 | Shawn King |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Cory Raymer |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
C | WAS Washington Commanders | 98 games · 4 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1995 | Zach Wiegert |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | LAR St. Louis Rams | 145 games · 10 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1995 | Christian Fauria |
Colorado College
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 191 games · 9 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1995 | Brian DeMarco |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1995 | Ron Davis |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 1995 | Orlando Thomas |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 98 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1995 | Melvin Johnson |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1995 | Ray Zellars |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 48 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Todd Collins |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 49 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1995 | Sherman Williams |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 60 games 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Frank Sanders |
Auburn
SEC
|
WR | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 136 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1995 | Ken Dilger 1× Pro Bowl |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
TE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 156 games · 10 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1995 | Barret Robbins 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
TCU
Big 12
|
C | LV Oakland Raiders | 121 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1995 | Bobby Taylor 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 129 games · 7 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1995 | Terrell Fletcher |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 111 games 22 career AV |
| 1995 | Pat Riley |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 1 games |
| 1995 | Andrew Greene |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Scott Gragg |
Montana
Big Sky
|
T | NYG New York Giants | 172 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1995 | Corey Fuller |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 152 games · 9 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1995 | Todd Sauerbrun 2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
P | CHI Chicago Bears | 178 games 25 career AV |
| 1995 | Ted Johnson |
Colorado College
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 1995 | Barrett Brooks |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 118 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1995 | Kendell Watkins |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 16 games |
| 1995 | Kordell Stewart 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1995 | Jimmy Oliver |
TCU
Big 12
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Jesse James |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
C | LAR St. Louis Rams | 2 games |
| 1995 | Shane Hannah |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Bryan Schwartz |
Augustana University (SD)
Northern Sun
|
LB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 55 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 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.