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 9,301–9,350 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Eric Davis 1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl |
Jacksonville State
Conference USA
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 188 games · 9 yrs as starter 67 career AV |
| 1990 | Mike Jones |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
TE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 31 games |
| 1990 | Oliver Barnett |
Kentucky
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 85 games 11 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Stargell |
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
DB | NYJ New York Jets | 94 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 1990 | Jeff Mills |
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
LB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 46 games 6 career AV |
| 1990 | Ricky Proehl |
Wake Forest
ACC
|
WR | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 244 games · 6 yrs as starter 56 career AV |
| 1990 | Tom Hodson |
LSU
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 36 games 4 career AV |
| 1990 | Leo Goeas |
Hawai'i
Mountain West
|
G | LAC San Diego Chargers | 111 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1990 | Tim Ryan |
USC
Big Ten
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 58 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Marc Spindler |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | 107 games · 4 yrs as starter 27 career AV |
| 1990 | Peter Tom Willis |
Florida State
ACC
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 21 games 4 career AV |
| 1990 | Jimmie Jones |
Miami
ACC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 121 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1990 | Bernard Clark |
Miami
ACC
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 28 games 2 career AV |
| 1990 | Alfred Oglesby |
Houston
Big 12
|
NT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 59 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1990 | Walter Wilson |
East Carolina
American
|
TE | LAC San Diego Chargers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Ron Lewis |
Florida State
ACC
|
WR | SF San Francisco 49ers | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 1990 | Glenn Parker |
Arizona
Big 12
|
G | BUF Buffalo Bills | 174 games · 9 yrs as starter 57 career AV |
| 1990 | Neil O'Donnell 1× Pro Bowl |
Maryland
Big Ten
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 125 games · 7 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1990 | Joel Smeenge |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 156 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1990 | Willis Peguese |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | TEN Houston Oilers | 35 games 4 career AV |
| 1990 | Anthony Pleasant |
Tennessee State
OVC-Big South
|
DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 202 games · 11 yrs as starter 59 career AV |
| 1990 | Marion Hobby |
Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 42 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Bobby Houston |
NC State
ACC
|
LB | GB Green Bay Packers | 109 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1990 | Mohammed Elewonibi |
BYU
Big 12
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 26 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 1990 | Fred Barnett 1× Pro Bowl |
Arkansas State
Sun Belt
|
WR | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 96 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1990 | Latin Berry |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 32 games 2 career AV |
| 1990 | Greg Mark |
Miami
ACC
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 6 games |
| 1990 | Greg McMurtry |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 67 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Craig Veasey |
Houston
Big 12
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 69 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Jeroy Robinson |
Texas A&M
SEC
|
LB | DEN Denver Broncos | 6 games |
| 1990 | Stacey Simmons |
Florida
SEC
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 14 games |
| 1990 | Troy Taylor |
California
ACC
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 7 games |
| 1990 | Travis Davis |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
NT | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 18 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 1990 | Cary Conklin |
Washington
Big Ten
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Jesse Anderson |
Mississippi State
SEC
|
TE | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 35 games 2 career AV |
| 1990 | Tony Moss |
LSU
SEC
|
WR | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Chris Warren 3× Pro Bowl |
Ferrum
Carolinas
|
RB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 162 games · 6 yrs as starter 60 career AV |
| 1990 | Rob Hinckley |
Stanford
ACC
|
LB | DET Detroit Lions | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Mike Brennan |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
T | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 19 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Dean Caliguire |
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
G | SF San Francisco 49ers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 1990 | Scott Mitchell |
Utah
Big 12
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 99 games · 5 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 1990 | William Schultz |
USC
Big Ten
|
G | IND Indianapolis Colts | 56 games · 2 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1990 | Torin Dorn |
North Carolina
ACC
|
DB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 83 games 7 career AV |
| 1990 | Fred Jones | Grambling St. | WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 41 games 5 career AV |
| 1990 | Chris Calloway |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 158 games · 6 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 1990 | DeMond Winston |
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
LB | NO New Orleans Saints | 50 games 3 career AV |
| 1990 | Eric Still |
Tennessee
SEC
|
G | TEN Houston Oilers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1990 | Eddie Fuller |
LSU
SEC
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 20 games |
| 1990 | Harlon Barnett |
Michigan State
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 99 games · 4 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 1990 | Jackie Harris |
UL Monroe
Sun Belt
|
TE | GB Green Bay Packers | 167 games · 8 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
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NFL draft history guide
Last updated Sep 7, 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 Sep 7, 2026.