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 8,951–9,000 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | George Thornton |
Alabama
SEC
|
DT | LAC San Diego Chargers | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Dixon Edwards |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 119 games · 6 yrs as starter 38 career AV |
| 1991 | Darryll Lewis 1× Pro Bowl |
Arizona
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 141 games · 6 yrs as starter 47 career AV |
| 1991 | Eric Bieniemy |
Colorado College
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 142 games 23 career AV |
| 1991 | Shane Curry |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Jerome Henderson |
Clemson
ACC
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 98 games · 2 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1991 | Wesley Carroll |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 40 games 6 career AV |
| 1991 | Nick Bell |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 35 games 8 career AV |
| 1991 | John Flannery |
Syracuse
ACC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 80 games · 2 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1991 | Ricky Watters 5× Pro Bowl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 144 games · 9 yrs as starter 100 career AV |
| 1991 | Jeff Graham |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 160 games · 9 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1991 | Eric Moten |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1991 | Jesse Campbell |
NC State
ACC
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 92 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1991 | Chris Zorich |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | 84 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1991 | Joe Valerio |
Pennsylvania
Ivy League
|
C | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 62 games 7 career AV |
| 1991 | Doug Thomas |
Clemson
ACC
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 39 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Lamar Rogers |
Auburn
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1991 | John Johnson |
Clemson
ACC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 46 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1991 | Phil Hansen |
North Dakota State
MVFC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 156 games · 11 yrs as starter 65 career AV |
| 1991 | Kanavis McGhee |
Colorado College
|
LB | NYG New York Giants | 50 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Calvin Stephens |
South Carolina
SEC
|
G | NE New England Patriots | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | James Jones |
Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 160 games · 9 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1991 | Reggie Barrett |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
WR | DET Detroit Lions | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Aeneas Williams HOF 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl |
Southern
SWAC
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 211 games · 13 yrs as starter 110 career AV |
| 1991 | Aaron Craver |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 103 games · 4 yrs as starter 18 career AV |
| 1991 | Keith Traylor |
Central Oklahoma
Mid America
|
DT | DEN Denver Broncos | 229 games · 11 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1991 | Godfrey Myles |
Florida
SEC
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Mo Lewis 1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | 200 games · 13 yrs as starter 90 career AV |
| 1991 | James Richards |
California
ACC
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Carlos Jenkins |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
LB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 1991 | Lawrence Dawsey |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 83 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1991 | Don Davey |
Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 92 games · 3 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1991 | Jake Reed | Grambling St. | WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 155 games · 6 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 1991 | Dave McCloughan |
Colorado College
|
DB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 48 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Erik Williams 2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl |
Central State
SIAC
|
T | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 146 games · 8 yrs as starter 69 career AV |
| 1991 | Steve Jackson |
Purdue
Big Ten
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 118 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 1991 | Bob Dahl |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
G | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 82 games · 5 yrs as starter 35 career AV |
| 1991 | Ernie Mills |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 118 games · 1 yrs as starter 25 career AV |
| 1991 | David Daniels |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
WR | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 29 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Rob Selby |
Auburn
SEC
|
G | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 62 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Ricky Ervins |
USC
Big Ten
|
RB | WAS Washington Commanders | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1991 | Tim Barnett |
Jackson State
SWAC
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 44 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 1991 | Chris Gardocki 1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl |
Clemson
ACC
|
P | CHI Chicago Bears | 244 games 29 career AV |
| 1991 | Kevin Donnalley |
North Carolina
ACC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | 193 games · 10 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 1991 | Robert Wilson |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
RB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 51 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Chuck Webb |
Tennessee
SEC
|
FB | GB Green Bay Packers | 2 games |
| 1991 | Darryl Wren |
Pittsburg State
Mid America
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 20 games 5 career AV |
| 1991 | Ed McCaffrey 1× Pro Bowl |
Stanford
ACC
|
WR | NYG New York Giants | 185 games · 6 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1991 | Scott Zolak |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 55 games 4 career AV |
| 1991 | Pio Sagapolutele |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 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.