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 9,201–9,250 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Mike Sunvold |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Rocen Keeton |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
LB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | J.J. Wierenga |
Central Michigan
MAC
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Joachim Weinberg |
Johnson C. Smith
CIAA
|
WR | LAC San Diego Chargers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Tony Boles |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
RB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Jerry Crafts |
Louisville
ACC
|
T | IND Indianapolis Colts | 54 games 10 career AV |
| 1991 | Scott Ross |
USC
Big Ten
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 4 games |
| 1991 | James Smith |
Richmond
Patriot League
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Chris Smith |
BYU
Big 12
|
TE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Efrum Thomas |
Alabama
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Tony Stewart |
Iowa
Big Ten
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Mike Flores |
Louisville
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 61 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | David Gulledge |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 4 games |
| 1991 | Bobby Olive |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 2 games |
| 1991 | Stacy Long |
Clemson
ACC
|
G | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Ernie Rogers |
California
ACC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Paul Alsbury |
Texas State
Pac-12
|
P | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Bobby Slaughter |
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Dean Kirkland |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Ted Popson |
Portland State
Big Sky
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 68 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1991 | Tim Edwards |
Delta State
Gulf South
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Elijah Austin |
NC State
ACC
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Jeff Bridewell |
UC Davis
Big Sky
|
QB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Bob Christian |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
RB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 135 games · 6 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1991 | Jeff Pahukoa |
Washington
Big Ten
|
G | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 59 games 7 career AV |
| 1991 | Ernie Thompson |
Indiana
Big Ten
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Darren Hughes |
Carson Newman
South Atlantic
|
WR | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Al Chamblee |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 22 games 3 career AV |
| 1991 | Mark Hayes |
Arizona State
Big 12
|
T | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Linzy Collins |
Missouri
SEC
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Chris Samuels |
Texas
SEC
|
RB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 3 games |
| 1991 | Zeno Alexander |
Arizona
Big 12
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Rob Luedeke |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
C | IND Indianapolis Colts | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Larry Brown |
TCU
Big 12
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 95 games · 5 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 1991 | Mark Drabczak |
Minnesota
Big Ten
|
G | NO New Orleans Saints | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Antoine Bennett |
Florida A&M
SWAC
|
DB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1991 | Jeff Brady |
Kentucky
SEC
|
LB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 115 games · 3 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 1991 | Ike Harris |
South Carolina
SEC
|
G | SEA Seattle Seahawks | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Alex Johnson |
Miami
ACC
|
WR | TEN Houston Oilers | 5 games |
| 1991 | Keenan McCardell 2× Pro Bowl |
UNLV
Mountain West
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 209 games · 10 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1991 | Darrell Beavers |
Morehead State
Pioneer Football League
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | John Cook |
Washington
Big Ten
|
DT | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Ron Shipley |
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
G | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Dennis Johnson |
Winston-Salem State
CIAA
|
WR | LV Los Angeles Raiders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Joe Brunson |
Chattanooga
Southern Conference
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Cliff Confer |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DE | SF San Francisco 49ers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Stephen Clark |
Texas
SEC
|
TE | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1991 | Larry Wanke |
John Carroll
Ohio
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Jeff George |
Illinois College
Midwest
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1990 | Blair Thomas |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
RB | NYJ New York Jets | 64 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 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.