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
27picks
Alabama team hub
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2
Florida
SEC
27picks
Florida team hub
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3
Oklahoma
SEC
24picks
Oklahoma team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 1,274 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Ahmed Hassanein
Anaheim, CA
|
Boise State
Mountain West
|
DE | DET Detroit Lions | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Warren Brinson
Bradenton, FL
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DL | GB Green Bay Packers | 11 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Portsmouth, VA
|
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DE | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Aeneas Peebles
Raleigh, NC
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Virginia Tech
ACC
|
DT | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 6 games |
| 2025 |
Jay Toia
Inglewood, CA
|
UCLA
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 5 games |
| 2025 |
Kyonte Hamilton
District Heights, MD
|
Rutgers
Big Ten
|
DL | HOU Houston Texans | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Tommy Akingbesote
Largo, MD
|
Maryland
Big Ten
|
DT | DAL Dallas Cowboys | Awaiting debut |
| 2025 |
Zeek Biggers
Salisbury, NC
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Georgia Tech
ACC
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2025 |
Fadil Diggs
Camden, NJ
|
Syracuse
ACC
|
DE | NO New Orleans Saints | 5 games |
| 2024 |
Justin Eboigbe
Forest Park, GA
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Alabama
SEC
|
DL | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Brandon Dorlus
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Oregon
Big Ten
|
DE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 17 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jordan Jefferson
Navarre, FL
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LSU
SEC
|
DT | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Xavier Thomas
Florence, SC
|
Clemson
ACC
|
DE | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 18 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Austin Booker
Greenwood, IN
|
Kansas
Big 12
|
DL | CHI Chicago Bears | 27 games · 1 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Brennan Jackson
Temecula, CA
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Washington State
Pac-12
|
DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 10 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Mohamed Kamara
Newark, NJ
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Colorado State
Mountain West
|
DL | MIA Miami Dolphins | 8 games |
| 2024 |
Javon Solomon
Tallahassee, FL
|
Troy
Sun Belt
|
DE | BUF Buffalo Bills | 31 games 4 career AV |
| 2024 |
Logan Lee
Orion, IL
|
Iowa
Big Ten
|
DL | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 games |
| 2024 |
Mekhi Wingo
Saint Louis, MO
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LSU
SEC
|
DT | DET Detroit Lions | 13 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 |
Tyler Davis
Apopka, FL
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Clemson
ACC
|
DT | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 33 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Zion Logue
Lebanon, TN
|
Georgia
SEC
|
DL | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 5 games |
| 2024 |
Khristian Boyd
Blue Springs, MO
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Northern Iowa
MVFC
|
DL | NO New Orleans Saints | 10 games |
| 2024 |
Jaden Crumedy
Hattiesburg, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DT | CAR Carolina Panthers | 8 games |
| 2024 |
Cedric Johnson
Mobile, AL
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2024 |
Javontae Jean-Baptiste
Oradell, NJ
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
|
DL | WAS Washington Commanders | 15 games 1 career AV |
| 2024 | Levi Drake Rodriguez |
East Texas A&M
Southland
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DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 18 games 3 career AV |
| 2024 |
Jonah Laulu
Las Vegas, NV
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2024 |
Solomon Byrd
Palmdale, CA
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USC
Big Ten
|
DE | HOU Houston Texans | 1 games |
| 2024 |
Jowon Briggs
Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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DE | CLE Cleveland Browns | 23 games 5 career AV |
| 2024 |
Justin Rogers
Detroit, MI
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Auburn
SEC
|
DL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2024 |
Marcus Harris
Montgomery, AL
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Auburn
SEC
|
DL | HOU Houston Texans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2024 |
Jaylen Harrell
Tampa, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
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DE | TEN Tennessee Titans | 34 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dylan Horton
Frisco, TX
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TCU
Big 12
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DL | HOU Houston Texans | 39 games 3 career AV |
| 2023 |
Adetomiwa Adebawore
Kansas City, MO
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Northwestern
Big Ten
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DL | IND Indianapolis Colts | 43 games 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
Colby Wooden
Lawrenceville, GA
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Auburn
SEC
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DE | GB Green Bay Packers | 47 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Cameron Young
Crosby, MS
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Mississippi State
SEC
|
DT | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 17 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Tavius Robinson
Guelph, ON
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 44 games 9 career AV |
| 2023 |
Isaiah McGuire
Tulsa, OK
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Missouri
SEC
|
DL | CLE Cleveland Browns | 37 games 7 career AV |
| 2023 |
Viliami Fehoko
East Palo Alto, CA
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San José State
Mountain West
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DL | DAL Dallas Cowboys | No regular-season snaps |
| 2023 |
Tyler Lacy
Sachse, TX
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
|
DE | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 38 games · 1 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2023 |
K.J. Henry
Winston-salem, NC
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Clemson
ACC
|
DE | WAS Washington Commanders | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jaquelin Roy
Baton Rouge, LA
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LSU
SEC
|
DT | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 18 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
Mike Morris
Belle Glade, FL
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Michigan
Big Ten
|
DE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 33 games 2 career AV |
| 2023 |
BJ Thompson
England, AR
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Stephen F. Austin
Southland
|
DE | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 1 games |
| 2023 |
Karl Brooks
Lansing, MI
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Bowling Green
MAC
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DT | GB Green Bay Packers | 50 games 8 career AV |
| 2023 |
Ochaun Mathis
Manor, TX
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Nebraska
Big Ten
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DE | LAR Los Angeles Rams | 14 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Keondre Coburn
Houston, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
DT | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 20 games 1 career AV |
| 2023 |
Jose Ramirez
Orlando, FL
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Eastern Michigan
MAC
|
DL | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4 games |
| 2023 |
Scott Matlock
Homedale, ID
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Boise State
Mountain West
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DT | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 45 games 12 career AV |
| 2023 |
Dante Stills
Fairmont, WV
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West Virginia
Big 12
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DT | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 48 games 10 career AV |
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Every year from 1980 to 2026 — school counts, conference splits, and the full first round.
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 — 27
- 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 27 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.