College programs that have produced the most NFL DL 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 DL 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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Alabama
SEC
51picks
Alabama team hub
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Florida State
ACC
50picks
Florida State team hub
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Florida
SEC
49picks
Florida team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 2,102 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Keyshawn James-Newby
Helena, MT
|
New Mexico
Mountain West
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Abdul Carter
Philadelphia, PA
|
Penn State
Big Ten
|
DE | NYG New York Giants | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mason Graham
Anaheim, CA
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | CLE Cleveland Browns | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mykel Williams
Columbus, GA
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Georgia
SEC
|
DL | SF San Francisco 49ers | 9 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kenneth Grant
Merrillville, IN
|
Michigan
Big Ten
|
DT | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jalon Walker
Salisbury, NC
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 15 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Walter Nolen
Powell, TN
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Shemar Stewart
Miramar, FL
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Derrick Harmon
Detroit, MI
|
Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
James Pearce
Charlotte, NC
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Tennessee
SEC
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyleik Williams
Manassas, VA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
T.J. Sanders
Marion, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 12 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Alfred Collins
Bastrop, TX
|
Texas
SEC
|
DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Donovan Ezeiruaku
Williamstown, NJ
|
Boston College
ACC
|
DE | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
JT Tuimoloau
Edgewood, WA
|
Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DE | IND Indianapolis Colts | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Nic Scourton
Bryan, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 17 games 4 career AV |
| 2025 |
Oluwafemi Oladejo
Elk Grove, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
|
DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Mike Green
Williamsburg, VA
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Marshall
Sun Belt
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Shemar Turner
Desoto, TX
|
Texas A&M
SEC
|
DE | CHI Chicago Bears | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Omarr Norman-Lott
North Highlands, CA
|
Tennessee
SEC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 5 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Darius Alexander
Fort Wayne, IN
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Toledo
MAC
|
DT | NYG New York Giants | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ashton Gillotte
Boca Raton, FL
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Louisville
ACC
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Vernon Broughton
Houston, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DT | NO New Orleans Saints | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Landon Jackson
Texarkana, TX
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Arkansas
SEC
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 3 games |
| 2025 |
Princely Umanmielen
Manor, TX
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | CAR Carolina Panthers | 16 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jordan Burch
Columbia, SC
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Oregon
Big Ten
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DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jamaree Caldwell
Newberry, SC
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 17 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Josaiah Stewart
Everett, MA
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Sai'vion Jones
Vacherie, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
DE | DEN Denver Broncos | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Deone Walker
Detroit, MI
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Kentucky
SEC
|
DT | BUF Buffalo Bills | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2025 |
Ty Robinson
Gilbert, AZ
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
CJ West
La Grange Park, IL
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Indiana
Big Ten
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DT | SF San Francisco 49ers | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Jack Sawyer
Pickerington, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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DE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Barryn Sorrell
New Orleans, LA
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Texas
SEC
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DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Kyle Kennard
Atlanta, GA
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South Carolina
SEC
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DE | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Tonka Hemingway
Conway, SC
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South Carolina
SEC
|
DT | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Joshua Farmer
Port Saint Joe, FL
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Florida State
ACC
|
DT | NE New England Patriots | 13 games 3 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
Gaffney, SC
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Georgia
SEC
|
DE | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 14 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Cam Jackson
Haynesville, LA
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Florida
SEC
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Rylie Mills
Lake Bluff, IL
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DL | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 4 games |
| 2025 |
Jordan Phillips
Orlando, FL
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Maryland
Big Ten
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2025 |
Bradyn Swinson
Douglasville, GA
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LSU
SEC
|
DE | NE New England Patriots | 3 games |
| 2025 |
Ty Hamilton
Pickerington, OH
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Ohio State
Big Ten
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Elijah Roberts
Miami, FL
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SMU
ACC
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DT | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2025 |
Collin Oliver
Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 1 games |
| 2025 |
Yahya Black
Marshall, MN
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Iowa
Big Ten
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DT | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 games 2 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tyler Baron
Knoxville, TN
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Miami
ACC
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DE | NYJ New York Jets | 6 games |
| 2025 |
JJ Pegues
Oxford, MS
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
DT | LV Las Vegas Raiders | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Tim Smith
Gifford, FL
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Alabama
SEC
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DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Jalen McLeod
Washington, DC
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Auburn
SEC
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DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | Awaiting debut |
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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: Alabama — 51
- 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?
Alabama leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 51 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.