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 8,601–8,650 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Alonzo Spellman |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 123 games · 5 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1992 | Chris Mims |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 104 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1992 | Robert Jones |
East Carolina
American
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 151 games · 9 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1992 | Tommy Maddox |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1992 | Robert Porcher 3× Pro Bowl |
South Carolina State
MEAC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 187 games · 10 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1992 | John Fina |
Arizona
Big 12
|
T | BUF Buffalo Bills | 155 games · 9 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1992 | Darryl Williams 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 156 games · 9 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1992 | Ashley Ambrose 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Mississippi Valley State
SWAC
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 192 games · 8 yrs as starter 54 career AV |
| 1992 | Steve Israel |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 102 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1992 | Carl Pickens 2× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 129 games · 8 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1992 | Greg Skrepenak |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
T | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 68 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1992 | Marquez Pope |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 129 games · 6 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark D'Onofrio |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Rod Smith |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 102 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1992 | Jimmy Smith 5× Pro Bowl |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 178 games · 10 yrs as starter 94 career AV |
| 1992 | Darren Woodson 3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 178 games · 11 yrs as starter 81 career AV |
| 1992 | Levon Kirkland 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 176 games · 10 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 1992 | Robert Harris |
Southern
SWAC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 97 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1992 | Matt Blundin |
Virginia
ACC
|
QB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 3 games |
| 1992 | Phillippi Sparks |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DB | NYG New York Giants | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1992 | Kurt Barber |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 50 games 4 career AV |
| 1992 | Eddie Blake |
Auburn
SEC
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Courtney Hawkins |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 131 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1992 | Amp Lee |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 116 games 32 career AV |
| 1992 | Tony Sacca |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
QB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 2 games |
| 1992 | Shane Collins |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 30 games 6 career AV |
| 1992 | Siran Stacy |
Alabama
SEC
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 16 games |
| 1992 | Troy Auzenne |
California
ACC
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 61 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1992 | Eddie Robinson |
Alabama State
SWAC
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 175 games · 11 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1992 | Chuck Smith |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 125 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1992 | Patrick Rowe |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | 5 games |
| 1992 | Tracy Scroggins |
Tulsa
American
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 142 games · 5 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1992 | Shane Dronett |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 139 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1992 | James Patton |
Texas
SEC
|
NT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Jason Hanson 2× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
K | DET Detroit Lions | 327 games 48 career AV |
| 1992 | Marc Boutte |
LSU
SEC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 102 games · 5 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Clayton Holmes |
Carson Newman
South Atlantic
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 39 games 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Wheeler |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 108 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1992 | Todd Kinchen |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 83 games 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Ed Cunningham |
Washington
Big Ten
|
C | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 61 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1992 | Robert Brooks |
South Carolina
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 100 games · 5 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1992 | Ray Ethridge | Pasadena CC | WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | 16 games |
| 1992 | Todd Collins |
Carson Newman
South Atlantic
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 7 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1992 | Bill Johnson |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Bob Spitulski |
UCF
Big 12
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Joel Steed 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
NT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 115 games · 7 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1992 | Siupeli Malamala |
Washington
Big Ten
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | 62 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1992 | Aaron Pierce |
Washington
Big Ten
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 82 games · 3 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1992 | Larry Webster |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 136 games · 2 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1992 | Kevin Turner |
Alabama
SEC
|
FB | NE New England Patriots | 106 games · 6 yrs as starter 18 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.