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 9,701–9,750 of 12,918 picks.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Johnnie Jackson |
Houston
Big 12
|
DB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 54 games 10 career AV |
| 1989 | Richard Tardits |
Georgia
SEC
|
LB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 27 games 2 career AV |
| 1989 | Jeff Query |
Millikin
CCIW
|
WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 86 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1989 | Jeff Roth |
Florida
SEC
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Tony Martin 1× Pro Bowl |
Colorado Mesa
Rocky Mountain
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 177 games · 6 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1989 | Vince Workman |
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
RB | GB Green Bay Packers | 106 games · 2 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1989 | David Edeen |
Wyoming
Mountain West
|
DE | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Tim Smiley |
Arkansas State
Sun Belt
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mark Green |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
RB | CHI Chicago Bears | 53 games 6 career AV |
| 1989 | Glenn Montgomery |
Houston
Big 12
|
DT | TEN Houston Oilers | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
| 1989 | Dave Meggett 2× Pro Bowl |
Towson
CAA
|
RB | NYG New York Giants | 146 games 43 career AV |
| 1989 | Kevin Haverdink |
Western Michigan
MAC
|
T | NO New Orleans Saints | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1989 | Darren Carrington |
Northern Arizona
Big Sky
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 112 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 1989 | Alfred Jackson |
San Diego State
Mountain West
|
WR | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 45 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Greg Gilbert |
Alabama
SEC
|
LB | CHI Chicago Bears | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Michael Andrews |
Alcorn State
SWAC
|
DB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Natu Tuatagaloa |
California
ACC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 76 games · 1 yrs as starter 15 career AV |
| 1989 | Lybrant Robinson |
Delaware State
MEAC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 5 games |
| 1989 | Jeff Francis |
Tennessee
SEC
|
QB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 1 games |
| 1989 | Rodney Peete |
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 104 games · 7 yrs as starter 46 career AV |
| 1989 | Chris Jacke 1× All-Pro |
UTEP
Conference USA
|
K | GB Green Bay Packers | 147 games 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Robb Thomas |
Oregon State
Pac-12
|
WR | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 136 games · 3 yrs as starter 21 career AV |
| 1989 | Mark Stock |
VMI
Southern Conference
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Troy Sadowski |
Georgia
SEC
|
TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 100 games |
| 1989 | Chris Mohr |
Alabama
SEC
|
P | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 239 games 19 career AV |
| 1989 | Wes Pritchett |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
LB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 3 games |
| 1989 | Thom Kaumeyer |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | A.J. Johnson |
Texas State
Pac-12
|
DB | WAS Washington Commanders | 71 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1989 | Jay Taylor |
San José State
Mountain West
|
DB | ARI Phoenix Cardinals | 79 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1989 | Marvin Washington |
Idaho
Big Sky
|
DE | NYJ New York Jets | 155 games · 6 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 1989 | Anthony Stafford |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
WR | DEN Denver Broncos | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Titus Dixon |
Troy
Sun Belt
|
WR | NYJ New York Jets | 4 games |
| 1989 | Derrick Little |
South Carolina
SEC
|
LB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Quintus McDonald |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
LB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 40 games 6 career AV |
| 1989 | Doug Lloyd |
North Dakota State
MVFC
|
RB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 1 games |
| 1989 | Bo Orlando |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
DB | TEN Houston Oilers | 129 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1989 | Howard Cross |
Alabama
SEC
|
TE | NYG New York Giants | 207 games · 10 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 1989 | Floyd Turner |
Northwestern State
Southland
|
WR | NO New Orleans Saints | 114 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 1989 | Gary Wilkerson |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mark Messner |
Michigan
Big Ten
|
LB | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 4 games |
| 1989 | Heath Sherman |
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Lone Star
|
RB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 76 games · 3 yrs as starter 20 career AV |
| 1989 | Jeff Mickel |
Eastern Washington
Big Sky
|
T | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 1 games |
| 1989 | Sean Doctor |
Marshall
Sun Belt
|
RB | BUF Buffalo Bills | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Eric Mitchel |
Oklahoma
SEC
|
RB | NE New England Patriots | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Craig Taylor |
West Virginia
Big 12
|
RB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 36 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Steve Hendrickson |
California
ACC
|
LB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 100 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 1989 | Kevin Peterson |
Northwestern
Big Ten
|
LB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 1989 | Mark Hall |
Louisiana
Sun Belt
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Jerry Woods |
Northern Michigan
GLIAC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 1989 | Ron Sancho |
LSU
SEC
|
LB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | No regular-season snaps |
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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.