NFL draft picks by college from 1980 to 2026: 12,927 picks, 446 schools, 1,427 first-rounders — led by Miami (146).
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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 Miami (146).
- 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
Miami
ACC
146picks
Miami team hub
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2
Oklahoma
SEC
140picks
Oklahoma team hub
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3
Penn State
Big Ten
140picks
Penn State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 901–950 of 8,485 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Tay Gowan
Covington, GA
|
UCF
Big 12
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 6 games |
| 2021 |
JaCoby Stevens
Murfreesboro, TN
|
LSU
SEC
|
S | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Camaron Cheeseman
New Albany, OH
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LS | WAS Washington Commanders | 48 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Trey Smith
2× Pro Bowl
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
OL | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 79 games · 5 yrs as starter 36 career AV |
| 2021 |
Israel Mukuamu
Bossier City, LA
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 51 games 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Thomas Graham
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
CB | CHI Chicago Bears | 12 games |
| 2021 |
Mike Strachan
|
Charleston (WV)
Mountain East
|
WR | IND Indianapolis Colts | 23 games |
| 2021 |
Jimmy Morrissey
Huntingdon Valley, PA
|
Pittsburgh
ACC
|
OL | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Larnel Coleman
Malden, MA
|
UMass | T | MIA Miami Dolphins | 1 games |
| 2021 |
Phil Hoskins
Toledo, OH
|
Kentucky
SEC
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jake Funk
Gaithersburg, MD
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
RB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 20 games |
| 2021 |
Patrick Johnson
Chattanooga, TN
|
Tulane
American
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 70 games 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Wyatt Hubert
Topeka, KS
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
Jack Anderson
Frisco, TX
|
Texas Tech
Big 12
|
OL | BUF Buffalo Bills | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kary Vincent Jr.
Houston, TX
|
LSU
SEC
|
CB | DEN Denver Broncos | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Matt Farniok
Sioux Falls, SD
|
Nebraska
Big Ten
|
G | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 19 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Jonathon Cooper
Gahanna, OH
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 81 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2021 |
William Bradley-King
Kansas City, MO
|
Baylor
Big 12
|
OLB | WAS Washington Commanders | 4 games |
| 2021 |
Mark Webb
Philadelphia, PA
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 7 games |
| 2021 |
Tre Nixon
Viera, FL
|
UCF
Big 12
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
James Wiggins
Miami, FL
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
S | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 3 games |
| 2021 |
Gerrid Doaks
Indianapolis, IN
|
Cincinnati
Big 12
|
RB | MIA Miami Dolphins | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
Tre Norwood
Fort Smith, AR
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
DB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 32 games 3 career AV |
| 2021 |
Shaka Toney
Philadelphia, PA
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 26 games 2 career AV |
| 2021 |
Michal Menet
Birdsboro, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
OL | ARI Arizona Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
Will Fries
Cranford, NJ
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
OL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 58 games · 3 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ben Skowronek
1× Pro Bowl
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 72 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2021 |
Khyiris Tonga
West Valley, UT
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BYU
Big 12
|
DL | CHI Chicago Bears | 67 games 9 career AV |
| 2021 |
Chris Wilcox
Fontana, CA
|
BYU
Big 12
|
DB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2021 |
Chris Garrett
|
Concordia St. Paul
Northern Sun
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 1 games |
| 2021 |
Marquiss Spencer
Greenwood, MS
|
Mississippi State
SEC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 1 games |
| 2021 |
Pressley Harvin III
Alcolu, SC
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
P | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 47 games · 2 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kawaan Baker
Atlanta, GA
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South Alabama
Sun Belt
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 2 games |
| 2021 |
Kylin Hill
Columbus, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 10 games |
| 2021 |
Jermar Jefferson
Harbor City, CA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
|
RB | DET Detroit Lions | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Dax Milne
South Jordan, UT
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BYU
Big 12
|
WR | WAS Washington Commanders | 28 games 1 career AV |
| 2021 |
Grant Stuard
Conroe, TX
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Houston
Big 12
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 83 games 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Akeem Davis-Gaither
Thomasville, NC
|
App State
Sun Belt
|
LB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 88 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2020 |
Saahdiq Charles
Jackson, MS
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LSU
SEC
|
T | WAS Washington Commanders | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2020 |
John Simpson
North Charleston, SC
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Clemson
ACC
|
G | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 28 career AV |
| 2020 |
Darnay Holmes
Pasadena, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
CB | NYG New York Giants | 83 games 8 career AV |
| 2020 |
Solomon Kindley
Jacksonville, FL
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Georgia
SEC
|
G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 29 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2020 |
Joshua Kelley
Lancaster, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
RB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 57 games 9 career AV |
| 2020 |
Troy Pride Jr.
Greer, SC
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
CB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2020 |
Leki Fotu
West Valley City, UT
|
Utah
Big 12
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 66 games · 2 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 2020 |
Harrison Bryant
Gray, GA
|
Florida Atlantic
American
|
TE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 90 games · 3 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2020 |
Ben Bartch
|
Saint John's (MN)
Minnesota
|
G | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 55 games · 1 yrs as starter 9 career AV |
| 2020 |
D.J. Wonnum
Stone Mountain, GA
|
South Carolina
SEC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 2020 |
Albert Okwuegbunam
Springfield, IL
|
Missouri
SEC
|
TE | DEN Denver Broncos | 31 games 5 career AV |
| 2020 |
Mykal Walker
Sacramento, CA
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Fresno State
Mountain West
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LB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 88 games · 2 yrs as starter 16 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: Miami — 146
- 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?
Miami leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 146 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.