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 751–800 of 2,415 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
Matt Johnson
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Eastern Washington
Big Sky
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Robert Blanton
Matthews, NC
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 72 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2012 |
Josh Norman
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
|
Coastal Carolina
Sun Belt
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 141 games · 8 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 2012 |
DeQuan Menzie
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Alabama
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 | Chris Greenwood |
Albion
Michigan
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 3 games |
| 2012 |
Shaun Prater
Omaha, NE
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 21 games 2 career AV |
| 2012 |
Corey White
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Samford
Southern Conference
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 66 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2012 |
George Iloka
Houston, TX
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Boise State
Mountain West
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 2012 | Asa Jackson |
Cal Poly
Big Sky
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 26 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jeremy Lane
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Northwestern State
Southland
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 70 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2012 |
Keith Tandy
Hopkinsville, KY
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 90 games 8 career AV |
| 2012 |
Mike Harris
Miami, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 36 games 6 career AV |
| 2012 |
Justin Bethel
3× Pro Bowl
|
Presbyterian
Pioneer Football League
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 193 games 20 career AV |
| 2012 |
Trent Robinson
|
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2012 |
Winston Guy
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Isaiah Frey
Olivehurst, CA
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Nevada
Mountain West
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 27 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Josh Bush
Lexington, NC
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Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 45 games 3 career AV |
| 2012 |
Markelle Martin
Wichita Falls, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Charles Mitchell
Clarksdale, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jonte Green
St Petersburg, FL
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New Mexico State
Conference USA
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 24 games 4 career AV |
| 2012 |
Nate Ebner
Dublin, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 133 games 11 career AV |
| 2012 |
Richard Crawford
Mission Viejo, CA
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SMU
ACC
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2012 |
D.J. Campbell
North Las Vegas, NV
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California
ACC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2012 |
Jordan Bernstine
Des Moines, IA
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 1 games |
| 2012 |
Greg McCoy
Dallas, TX
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TCU
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 2012 |
Alfonzo Dennard
Rochelle, GA
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2012 |
Antonio Allen
Ocala, FL
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 50 games · 2 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2012 |
Trevin Wade
Round Rock, TX
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Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 47 games 5 career AV |
| 2012 |
Terrence Frederick
Katy, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Patrick Peterson
3× All-Pro
8× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 201 games · 13 yrs as starter 103 career AV |
| 2011 |
Prince Amukamara
Glendale, AZ
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 113 games · 8 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jimmy Smith
Colton, CA
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Colorado College
|
DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 128 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2011 |
Ras-I Dowling
Chesapeake, VA
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Virginia
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Aaron Williams
Round Rock, TX
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Texas
SEC
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DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2011 |
Rahim Moore
Los Angeles, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2011 |
Marcus Gilchrist
High Point, NC
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Clemson
ACC
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DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jaiquawn Jarrett
Brooklyn, NY
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Temple
American
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 47 games 5 career AV |
| 2011 |
Brandon Harris
Miami, FL
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Miami
ACC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 42 games 3 career AV |
| 2011 |
Chris Culliver
Garner, NC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2011 |
DeMarcus Van Dyke
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Miami
ACC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 25 games 3 career AV |
| 2011 |
Johnny Patrick
Deland, FL
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Louisville
ACC
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 37 games 4 career AV |
| 2011 |
Shareece Wright
Colton, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 91 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 2011 |
Curtis Marsh
Simi Valley, CA
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Utah State
Mountain West
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 26 games 1 career AV |
| 2011 |
Chris Conte
|
California
ACC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2011 |
Curtis Brown
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Texas
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 34 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Brandon Hogan
Manassas, VA
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West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 3 games |
| 2011 |
Da'Norris Searcy
Decatur, GA
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North Carolina
ACC
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DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 109 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2011 |
Quinton Carter
Las Vegas, NV
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2011 |
Chimdi Chekwa
Clermont, FL
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 2011 |
Jalil Brown
Phoeniz, AZ
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Colorado College
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 47 games 4 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.