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 8,851–8,900 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Mark McMillian |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 127 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1992 | Nikki Fisher |
Virginia
ACC
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Dion Johnson |
East Carolina
American
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | John Terry |
Livingstone
CIAA
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Marcus Dowdell |
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 41 games 4 career AV |
| 1992 | Steve Gordon |
California
ACC
|
C | NE New England Patriots | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Bob Meeks |
Auburn
SEC
|
C | DEN Denver Broncos | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Barry Rose |
Wisconsin Stevens Point
Wisconsin
|
WR | BUF Buffalo Bills | 3 games |
| 1992 | Tony Barker |
Rice
American
|
LB | WAS Washington Commanders | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Brian Townsend |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 3 games |
| 1992 | Brian Thomas |
Southern
SWAC
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | John Earle |
Western Illinois
OVC-Big South
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Mazio Royster |
USC
Big Ten
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 33 games 1 career AV |
| 1992 | Keith McAfee |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Rob Baxley |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
T | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 6 games |
| 1992 | Gabe Mokwuah | American Int. | LB | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Mike Petko |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Augustin Olobia |
Washington State
Pac-12
|
WR | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Kris Rongen |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Kendall Gammon 1× Pro Bowl |
Pittsburg State
Mid America
|
C | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 234 games 11 career AV |
| 1992 | Nate Singleton | Grambling St. | WR | NYG New York Giants | 44 games 7 career AV |
| 1992 | Eric Boles |
Central Washington
Lone Star
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Lee Miles |
Baylor
Big 12
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Charles Evans | Clark (GA) | RB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 98 games · 3 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1992 | Mark Barsotti |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Robin Jones |
Baylor
Big 12
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Doug Rigby |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Pumpy Tudors |
Chattanooga
Southern Conference
|
P | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Tom Covington |
Georgia Tech
ACC
|
TE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Anthony Davis |
Utah
Big 12
|
LB | TEN Houston Oilers | 106 games · 3 yrs as starter 29 career AV |
| 1992 | Tim Daniel |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Mike Gisler |
Houston
Big 12
|
C | NO New Orleans Saints | 105 games 9 career AV |
| 1992 | Louis Age |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 6 games |
| 1992 | Cedric Tillman |
Alcorn State
SWAC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 52 games 10 career AV |
| 1992 | Ed Tillison |
Northwest Missouri State
Mid America
|
FB | DET Detroit Lions | 6 games |
| 1992 | Vince Marrow |
Toledo
MAC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 10 games |
| 1992 | Terry Smith |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Michael Brandon |
Florida
SEC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 31 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Eric Shaw |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 28 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1992 | Klaus Wilmsmeyer |
Louisville
ACC
|
P | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 94 games 9 career AV |
| 1992 | Kelvin Harris |
Miami
ACC
|
C | LAR Los Angeles Rams | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Lance Wilson |
Texas
SEC
|
DT | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Brett Collins |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 1992 | Carlos Huerta |
Miami
ACC
|
K | LAC San Diego Chargers | 4 games |
| 1992 | Keithen McCant |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Don Harris |
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Cornelius Benton |
UConn
FBS Ind.
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Chico Fraley |
Washington
Big Ten
|
LB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | John MacNeill |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Milton Biggins |
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
TE | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
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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.