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 8,901–8,950 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Joe Randolph |
Elon
CAA
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Charles Swann |
Indiana State
MVFC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 13 games |
| 1992 | Tom Roth |
Southern Illinois
MVFC
|
G | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Corey Williams |
Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Brandon Houston |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Matt LaBounty |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | 85 games 9 career AV |
| 1992 | Kameno Bell |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Tim Simpson |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 4 games |
| 1992 | Scott Adell |
NC State
ACC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Chris Wilson |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Joe Wood |
Air Force
Mountain West
|
K | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Freeman Baysinger | Humboldt State | WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | John Granby |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | 4 games |
| 1992 | Matt Rodgers |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1992 | Matt Elliott |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
G | WAS Washington Commanders | 63 games · 2 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1991 | Russell Maryland 1× Pro Bowl |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 154 games · 10 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1991 | Eric Turner 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1991 | Bruce Pickens |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 48 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Mike Croel |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 102 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1991 | Todd Lyght 1× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 175 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1991 | Eric Swann 2× Pro Bowl | Wake Technical CC | DT | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 126 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1991 | Charles McRae |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1991 | Antone Davis |
Tennessee
SEC
|
T | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 97 games · 6 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1991 | Stanley Richard |
Texas
SEC
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 124 games · 8 yrs as starter 40 career AV |
| 1991 | Herman Moore 3× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Virginia
ACC
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 78 career AV |
| 1991 | Pat Harlow |
USC
Big Ten
|
T | NE New England Patriots | 105 games · 6 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1991 | Alvin Harper |
Tennessee
SEC
|
WR | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1991 | Mike Pritchard |
Colorado College
|
WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 127 games · 6 yrs as starter 43 career AV |
| 1991 | Leonard Russell |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | 85 games · 5 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1991 | Huey Richardson |
Florida
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Dan McGwire |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Bobby Wilson |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DT | WAS Washington Commanders | 42 games · 2 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 1991 | Alfred Williams 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado College
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 128 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 1991 | Vinnie Clark |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | GB Green Bay Packers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1991 | Kelvin Pritchett |
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 208 games · 4 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1991 | Harvey Williams |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 110 games · 2 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1991 | Stan Thomas |
Texas
SEC
|
T | CHI Chicago Bears | 56 games 7 career AV |
| 1991 | Randal Hill |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | MIA Miami Dolphins | 103 games · 3 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1991 | Todd Marinovich |
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 8 games 3 career AV |
| 1991 | Ted Washington 1× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Louisville
ACC
|
NT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 236 games · 13 yrs as starter 89 career AV |
| 1991 | Henry Jones 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 158 games · 8 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1991 | Jarrod Bunch |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
FB | NYG New York Giants | 48 games · 2 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 1991 | Mike Dumas |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 102 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1991 | Ed King |
Auburn
SEC
|
G | CLE Cleveland Browns | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1991 | Reggie Johnson |
Florida State
ACC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 77 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1991 | Roman Phifer |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 212 games · 12 yrs as starter 64 career AV |
| 1991 | Mike Jones |
NC State
ACC
|
DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 135 games · 4 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 1991 | Brett Favre HOF 3× All-Pro 11× Pro Bowl | Southern Mississippi | QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 302 games · 19 yrs as starter 158 career AV |
| 1991 | Browning Nagle |
Louisville
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1991 | Esera Tuaolo |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
NT | GB Green Bay Packers | 111 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 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.