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 8,551–8,600 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brock Marion 3× Pro Bowl |
Nevada
Mountain West
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 182 games · 10 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1993 | Jeff Blackshear |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 128 games · 6 yrs as starter 41 career AV |
| 1993 | Troy Brown 1× Pro Bowl |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 192 games · 5 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1993 | Chad Brown |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 18 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Craig Hentrich 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
P | NYJ New York Jets | 241 games 25 career AV |
| 1993 | Kevin Miniefield |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 51 games 8 career AV |
| 1993 | Doug Pelfrey |
Kentucky
SEC
|
K | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 111 games 18 career AV |
| 1993 | Dave Thomas |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 130 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1993 | Antonio Edwards |
Valdosta State
Gulf South
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 82 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1993 | Shannon Baker |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 4 games |
| 1993 | Jeff Buffaloe |
Memphis
American
|
P | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Jessie Armstead 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 176 games · 8 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1993 | Greg Robinson |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Maa Tanuvasa |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1993 | Brian Stablein |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 87 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Marquise Thomas |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Lamont Hollinquest |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 76 games 6 career AV |
| 1993 | Reggie Givens |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 41 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Blaine Bishop 4× Pro Bowl |
Ball State
MAC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 138 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1993 | Stevie Anderson | Grambling St. | WR | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 23 games 2 career AV |
| 1993 | Alex Van Pelt |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 31 games 7 career AV |
| 1993 | Doug Skene |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 6 games 3 career AV |
| 1993 | Dwayne Gordon |
New Hampshire
CAA
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 113 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1993 | Elvis Grbac 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 105 games · 4 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1993 | Darrick Branch |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Jon Kirksey |
Sacramento State
Big Sky
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 1993 | Trent Green 2× Pro Bowl |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 120 games · 7 yrs as starter 94 career AV |
| 1993 | Chris Luneberg |
West Chester
Pennsylvania State Athletic
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1993 | Daron Alcorn |
Akron
MAC
|
K | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Steve Emtman |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 50 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Quentin Coryatt |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 82 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1992 | Sean Gilbert 1× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1992 | Desmond Howard 1× Pro Bowl |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 156 games · 1 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1992 | Terrell Buckley |
Florida State
ACC
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 209 games · 8 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1992 | David Klingler |
Houston
Big 12
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1992 | Troy Vincent 1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 207 games · 13 yrs as starter 90 career AV |
| 1992 | Bob Whitfield 1× Pro Bowl |
Stanford
ACC
|
T | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 220 games · 11 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 1992 | Tommy Vardell |
Stanford
ACC
|
RB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 87 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1992 | Ray Roberts |
Virginia
ACC
|
T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 127 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1992 | Leon Searcy 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
T | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 126 games · 7 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1992 | Marco Coleman 1× Pro Bowl |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DE | MIA Miami Dolphins | 207 games · 12 yrs as starter 72 career AV |
| 1992 | Eugene Chung |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 55 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Derek Brown |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 105 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 1992 | Johnny Mitchell |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
TE | NYJ New York Jets | 57 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1992 | Chester McGlockton 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
DT | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 179 games · 10 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 1992 | Kevin Smith |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 103 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1992 | Dana Hall |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 91 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1992 | Tony Smith | Southern Mississippi | RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 33 games 4 career AV |
| 1992 | Dale Carter 4× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 157 games · 8 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1992 | Vaughn Dunbar |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
RB | NO New Orleans Saints | 39 games · 1 yrs as starter 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.