College programs that have produced the most NFL DB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
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NFL Draft History by college program
College programs that have produced the most NFL DB draft picks since 1980, with round and career filters.
- 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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Ohio State
Big Ten
57picks
Ohio State team hub
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2
Miami
ACC
51picks
Miami team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
50picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 2,415 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Will Johnson
Detroit, MI
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 12 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Benjamin Morrison
Phoenix, AZ
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Trey Amos
New Iberia, LA
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
CB | WAS Washington Commanders | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Andrew Mukuba
Austin, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
SAF | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Darien Porter
Bettendorf, IA
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
CB | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Azareye'h Thomas
Niceville, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
CB | NYJ New York Jets | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Shavon Revel
Winston-Salem, NC
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East Carolina
American
|
CB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Justin Walley
Diberville, MS
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Minnesota
Big Ten
|
CB | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Kevin Winston
Columbia, MD
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Penn State
Big Ten
|
SAF | TEN Tennessee Titans | 10 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jacob Parrish
Olathe, KS
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Kansas State
Big 12
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CB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Nohl Williams
Oxnard, CA
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California
ACC
|
CB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Caleb Ransaw
Harvest, AL
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Tulane
American
|
SAF | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jonas Sanker
Charlottesville, VA
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Virginia
ACC
|
SAF | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Xavier Watts
Omaha, NE
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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SAF | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaylin Smith
Palmdale, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
CB | HOU Houston Texans | 4 games |
| 2025 |
Upton Stout
Houston, TX
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
CB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Craig Woodson
Grand Prairie, TX
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California
ACC
|
SAF | NE New England Patriots | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Billy Bowman
Denton, TX
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
SAF | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Lathan Ransom
Tucson, AZ
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
SAF | CAR Carolina Panthers | 16 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Malachi Moore
Trussville, AL
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Alabama
SEC
|
SAF | NYJ New York Jets | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Quincy Riley
Columbia, SC
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Louisville
ACC
|
CB | NO New Orleans Saints | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mac McWilliams
Pensacola, FL
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UCF
Big 12
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Jason Marshall
Miami, FL
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Florida
SEC
|
CB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 12 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dante Trader
Delmar, DE
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Maryland
Big Ten
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SAF | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Marques Sigle
Omaha, NE
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Kansas State
Big 12
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SAF | SF San Francisco 49ers | 15 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Zah Frazier
Cedartown, GA
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UTSA
American
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CB | CHI Chicago Bears | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jordan Hancock
Suwanee, GA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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SAF | BUF Buffalo Bills | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Denzel Burke
Scottsdale, AZ
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
CB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Dorian Strong
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
CB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Bilhal Kone
Apple Valley, MN
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Western Michigan
MAC
|
CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Marcus Harris
Portland, OR
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California
ACC
|
DB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jaylen Reed
Detroit, MI
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Penn State
Big Ten
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SAF | HOU Houston Texans | 7 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Rayuan Lane
Jessup, MD
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Navy
American
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FS | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Robert Longerbeam
Alexandria, VA
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Rutgers
Big Ten
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DB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
R.J. Mickens
Southlake, TX
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Clemson
ACC
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SAF | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 12 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kitan Crawford
Tyler, TX
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Nevada
Mountain West
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SAF | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Donte Kent
Harrisburg, PA
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Central Michigan
MAC
|
CB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Dan Jackson
Gainesville, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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SAF | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Hunter Wohler
Muskego, WI
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Wisconsin
Big Ten
|
SAF | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Micah Robinson
Atlanta, GA
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Tulane
American
|
CB | GB Green Bay Packers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Korie Black
Waco, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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CB | NYG New York Giants | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Trikweze Bridges
Lanett, AL
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Florida
SEC
|
SAF | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 16 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kobee Minor
Lake Dallas, TX
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Memphis
American
|
DB | NE New England Patriots | 4 games |
| 2024 |
Quinyon Mitchell
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
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Toledo
MAC
|
CB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games · 2 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2024 |
Terrion Arnold
Tallahassee, FL
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Alabama
SEC
|
DB | DET Detroit Lions | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2024 |
Nate Wiggins
Atlanta, GA
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Clemson
ACC
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CB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 7 career AV |
| 2024 |
Cooper DeJean
1× All-Pro
1× Pro Bowl
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Iowa
Big Ten
|
DB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Birmingham, AL
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Alabama
SEC
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DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 32 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Kamari Lassiter
1× Pro Bowl
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Georgia
SEC
|
DB | HOU Houston Texans | 30 games · 2 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2024 |
Max Melton
Mays Landing, NJ
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Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 27 games 4 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: Ohio State — 57
- 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 57 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.