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 7,951–8,000 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Darius Holland |
Colorado College
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 111 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1995 | William Henderson 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
North Carolina
ACC
|
FB | GB Green Bay Packers | 188 games · 10 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1995 | Chris Sanders |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 97 games · 4 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1995 | Darryl Pounds | Nicholls St. | DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 78 games 9 career AV |
| 1995 | Melvin Tuten |
Syracuse
ACC
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 66 games 11 career AV |
| 1995 | David Sloan 1× Pro Bowl |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 110 games · 6 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1995 | Chris Hudson |
Colorado College
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 77 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1995 | Greg Jefferson |
UCF
Big 12
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1995 | Brian Williams |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 81 games · 3 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1995 | Curtis Martin HOF 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 168 games · 11 yrs as starter 102 career AV |
| 1995 | Mike Verstegen |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Marlon Kerner |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 43 games 6 career AV |
| 1995 | Lorenzo Styles |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 70 games 6 career AV |
| 1995 | Chris Jones |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Zack Crockett |
Florida State
ACC
|
FB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 175 games · 5 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1995 | Stoney Case |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 20 games 4 career AV |
| 1995 | Tamarick Vanover |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 77 games 12 career AV |
| 1995 | Steve McLaughlin |
Arizona
Big 12
|
K | LAR St. Louis Rams | 8 games -1 career AV |
| 1995 | Sean Harris |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1995 | Eric Zeier |
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 28 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Rodney Young |
LSU
SEC
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 33 games 3 career AV |
| 1995 | Joe Aska |
Central Oklahoma
Mid America
|
RB | LV Oakland Raiders | 23 games 3 career AV |
| 1995 | Evan Pilgrim |
BYU
Big 12
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Jimmy Hitchcock |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 101 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1995 | Rodney Thomas |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | TEN Houston Oilers | 103 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1995 | Antonio Freeman 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 132 games · 6 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1995 | Brenden Stai |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 105 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1995 | Charlie Williams |
Bowling Green
MAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 81 games 8 career AV |
| 1995 | Don Sasa |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Mike Frederick |
Virginia
ACC
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 71 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1995 | Torey Hunter |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Damien Covington |
NC State
ACC
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 30 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1995 | Troy Dumas |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Preston Harrison |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Rob Johnson |
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1995 | Chris Cowart |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Michael Roan |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1995 | Sam Shade |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 117 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1995 | Larry Jones |
Miami
ACC
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Aaron Hayden |
Tennessee
SEC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 32 games 5 career AV |
| 1995 | Jerry Wilson |
Southern
SWAC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 120 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1995 | Melvin Hayes |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 4 games |
| 1995 | Tyrone Davis |
Virginia
ACC
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 75 games · 2 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1995 | Dameian Jeffries |
Alabama
SEC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 1995 | Ken Irvin |
Memphis
American
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 147 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1995 | Eric Bjornson |
Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 82 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1995 | Chad May |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1995 | Dave Wohlabaugh |
Syracuse
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 128 games · 9 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1995 | Justin Armour |
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 39 games · 2 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1995 | Ray McElroy |
Eastern Illinois
OVC-Big South
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 81 games 7 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.