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 8,651–8,700 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Tyrone Legette |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 91 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Howard Dinkins |
Florida State
ACC
|
LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 3 games |
| 1992 | Paul Siever |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Tommy Jeter |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Brian Bollinger |
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 39 games 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Corey Harris |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 183 games · 6 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1992 | Gerald Dixon |
South Carolina
SEC
|
LB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 136 games · 4 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1992 | Tyji Armstrong |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 87 games 4 career AV |
| 1992 | Jeremy Lincoln |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 106 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1992 | Thomas McLemore |
Southern
SWAC
|
TE | DET Detroit Lions | 18 games |
| 1992 | James Brown |
Virginia State
CIAA
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 39 career AV |
| 1992 | Keith Goganious |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 74 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1992 | Leonard Wheeler |
Troy
Sun Belt
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 92 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Rodney Culver |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 43 games 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Craig Erickson |
Miami
ACC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 52 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1992 | Shawn Harper |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
T | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Ricardo McDonald |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 119 games · 8 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Thomas |
NC State
ACC
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 113 games 16 career AV |
| 1992 | Dion Lambert |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 1992 | Jeff Christy 3× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
C | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 148 games · 9 yrs as starter 62 career AV |
| 1992 | Tony Brooks |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 5 games |
| 1992 | Darren Anderson |
Toledo
MAC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 74 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Charles Davenport |
NC State
ACC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 38 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Gene McGuire |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Keo Coleman |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Dwight Hollier |
North Carolina
ACC
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 138 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1992 | Roy Barker |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 118 games · 6 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1992 | Keith Hamilton |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 173 games · 10 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 1992 | Michael Bankston | Sam Houston St. | DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 144 games · 9 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1992 | Mike Evans |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Casey Weldon |
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 26 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Edgar Bennett |
Florida State
ACC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 112 games · 5 yrs as starter 50 career AV |
| 1992 | Frankie Smith |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 103 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Tony McCoy |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | IND Indianapolis Colts | 114 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1992 | Sean Lumpkin |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Will Furrer |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Mike Mooney |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
T | TEN Houston Oilers | 1 games |
| 1992 | Tom Myslinski |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 60 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1992 | Chuck Johnson |
Texas
SEC
|
T | DEN Denver Broncos | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Frank Kmet |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Chris Hakel |
William & Mary
CAA
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Maury Toy |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
RB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Chris Crooms |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Craig Thompson |
North Carolina A&T
CAA
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 29 games 3 career AV |
| 1992 | Dwayne Sabb |
New Hampshire
CAA
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | 74 games · 3 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1992 | Curtis Whitley |
Clemson
ACC
|
C | LAC San Diego Chargers | 72 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1992 | Rogerick Green |
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Dexter McNabb |
Florida
SEC
|
FB | GB Green Bay Packers | 33 games |
| 1992 | Greg Briggs |
Texas Southern
SWAC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 39 games 3 career AV |
| 1992 | Rod Milstead |
Delaware State
MEAC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
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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.