College programs that have produced the most NFL DB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL DB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- Draft picks
- 12,927
- Colleges
- 446
- First-rounders
- 1,427
- Hall of Famers
- 102
- Pro Bowlers
- 1,326
- Drafts covered
- 47
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Schools that produce the most NFL draft picks
Ranked by total picks within the current filters. Open a program for its full draft board.
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1
Ohio State
Big Ten
57picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
51picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
50picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 851–900 of 2,415 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Kevin Thomas
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USC
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Brandon Ghee
|
Wake Forest
ACC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 29 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Alterraun Verner
1× Pro Bowl
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 125 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2010 |
Trevard Lindley
Hiram, GA
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Kentucky
SEC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Darrell Stuckey
1× Pro Bowl
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
DB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 89 games 8 career AV |
| 2010 |
Walter Thurmond
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 52 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2010 | Akwasi Owusu-Ansah |
IU Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Athletic
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kam Chancellor
4× Pro Bowl
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 109 games · 7 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2010 |
Dominique Franks
Tulsa, OK
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 52 games 6 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kendrick Lewis
New Orleans, LA
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 103 games · 6 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2010 |
Perrish Cox
Waco, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 81 games · 4 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2010 |
Walter McFadden
Pompano Beach, FL
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Auburn
SEC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 4 games |
| 2010 |
Joshua Moore
Pompano Beach, FL
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Kansas State
Big 12
|
DB | CHI Chicago Bears | 3 games |
| 2010 |
Sherrick McManis
Peoria, IL
|
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 142 games 9 career AV |
| 2010 |
Nolan Carroll
Green Cove Spring, FL
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2010 |
Robert Johnson
Los Angeles, CA
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Utah
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Larry Asante
Alexandria, VA
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Nebraska
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 39 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Reshad Jones
2× Pro Bowl
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Georgia
SEC
|
DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 128 games · 8 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2010 |
Crezdon Butler
Asheville, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 46 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Shann Schillinger
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Montana
Big Sky
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 37 games 2 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jamar Wall
Plainview, TX
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 2 games |
| 2010 |
Jorrick Calvin
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Troy
Sun Belt
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jordan Pugh
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Texas A&M
SEC
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 44 games 4 career AV |
| 2010 |
Scotty McGee
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James Madison
Sun Belt
|
DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | No regular-season snaps |
| 2010 |
Myron Rolle
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Florida State
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2010 |
Cody Grimm
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2010 |
Marquis Johnson
Sarasota, FL
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Alabama
SEC
|
DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 5 games |
| 2010 |
Jeremy Ware
Fort Myers, FL
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Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
R.J. Stanford
Chino, CA
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Utah
Big 12
|
DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 46 games 4 career AV |
| 2010 |
Phillip Adams
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South Carolina State
MEAC
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 78 games 9 career AV |
| 2010 |
Syd'Quan Thompson
Sacramento, CA
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California
ACC
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2010 |
Kurt Coleman
1× Pro Bowl
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 146 games · 6 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2010 |
Ray Fisher
Cleveland, OH
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Indiana
Big Ten
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 2010 |
Robert McClain
Lusby, MD
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UConn
FBS Ind.
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DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 94 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2010 |
Stevie Brown
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2009 |
Malcolm Jenkins
3× Pro Bowl
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 199 games · 12 yrs as starter 68 career AV |
| 2009 |
Vontae Davis
2× Pro Bowl
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Illinois College
Midwest
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 121 games · 8 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2009 |
Louis Delmas
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 78 games · 6 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 2009 |
Patrick Chung
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2009 |
Alphonso Smith
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Wake Forest
ACC
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DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 42 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2009 |
Darius Butler
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UConn
FBS Ind.
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 124 games 22 career AV |
| 2009 |
Jairus Byrd
3× Pro Bowl
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 118 games · 7 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2009 |
Mike Mitchell
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Ohio
MAC
|
DB | LV Oakland Raiders | 145 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2009 |
Darcel McBath
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Texas Tech
Big 12
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 37 games 3 career AV |
| 2009 |
William Moore
1× Pro Bowl
|
Missouri
SEC
|
DB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 76 games · 5 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sherrod Martin
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Troy
Sun Belt
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DB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 84 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2009 |
Sean Smith
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Utah
Big 12
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DB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 137 games · 8 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 2009 |
Bradley Fletcher
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Iowa
Big Ten
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DB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 73 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 2009 |
Derek Cox
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William & Mary
CAA
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DB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 2009 |
Kevin Barnes
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Maryland
Big Ten
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DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 31 games 3 career AV |
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NFL draft history guide
Last updated Aug 24, 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 — 57
- 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 57 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 24, 2026.