College programs that have produced the most NFL QB 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 QB 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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USC
Big Ten
15picks
USC team hub
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LSU
SEC
14picks
LSU team hub
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Ohio State
Big Ten
14picks
Ohio State team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 605 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Desmond Ridder
Louisville, KY
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Cincinnati
Big 12
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QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2022 |
Malik Willis
Atlanta, GA
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Liberty
Conference USA
|
QB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 22 games 6 career AV |
| 2022 |
Matt Corral
Ventura, CA
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Ole Miss
SEC
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | No regular-season snaps |
| 2022 |
Bailey Zappe
Dallas, TX
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 15 games 2 career AV |
| 2022 |
Sam Howell
Monroe, NC
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North Carolina
ACC
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QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 20 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2022 |
Chris Oladokun
Tampa, FL
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South Dakota State
MVFC
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 4 games 1 career AV |
| 2022 |
Skylar Thompson
Independence, MO
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Kansas State
Big 12
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QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 10 games 3 career AV |
| 2022 |
Brock Purdy
1× Pro Bowl
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Iowa State
Big 12
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 49 games · 3 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2021 |
Trevor Lawrence
1× Pro Bowl
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Clemson
ACC
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QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2021 |
Zach Wilson
Draper, UT
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BYU
Big 12
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QB | NYJ New York Jets | 38 games · 3 yrs as starter 13 career AV |
| 2021 |
Trey Lance
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North Dakota State
MVFC
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QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 16 games 6 career AV |
| 2021 |
Justin Fields
Kennesaw, GA
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 59 games · 4 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2021 |
Mac Jones
1× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
QB | NE New England Patriots | 63 games · 3 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
| 2021 |
Kyle Trask
Manvel, TX
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Florida
SEC
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 games |
| 2021 |
Kellen Mond
San Antonio, TX
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Texas A&M
SEC
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QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 1 games |
| 2021 |
Davis Mills
Duluth, GA
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Stanford
ACC
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QB | HOU Houston Texans | 44 games · 2 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2021 |
Ian Book
El Dorado Hills, CA
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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QB | NO New Orleans Saints | 1 games |
| 2021 |
Sam Ehlinger
Austin, TX
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Texas
SEC
|
QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Joe Burrow
3× Pro Bowl
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LSU
SEC
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 77 games · 5 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tua Tagovailoa
1× Pro Bowl
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Alabama
SEC
|
QB | MIA Miami Dolphins | 78 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2020 |
Justin Herbert
2× Pro Bowl
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Oregon
Big Ten
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QB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 95 games · 6 yrs as starter 74 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jordan Love
Bakersfield, CA
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Utah State
Mountain West
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QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 57 games · 3 yrs as starter 42 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jalen Hurts
3× Pro Bowl
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Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 93 games · 5 yrs as starter 79 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jacob Eason
Lake Stevens, WA
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Washington
Big Ten
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QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 2 games |
| 2020 |
James Morgan
Green Bay, WI
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Florida International
Conference USA
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QB | NYJ New York Jets | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Jake Fromm
Warner Robins, GA
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Georgia
SEC
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QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Jake Luton
Marysville, WA
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Oregon State
Pac-12
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QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 games 2 career AV |
| 2020 |
Cole McDonald
La Mirada, CA
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Hawai'i
Mountain West
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QB | TEN Tennessee Titans | No regular-season snaps |
| 2020 |
Ben DiNucci
Dallas, TX
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James Madison
Sun Belt
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QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 3 games 1 career AV |
| 2020 |
Tommy Stevens
Indianapolis, IN
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Mississippi State
SEC
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QB | NO New Orleans Saints | 1 games |
| 2020 |
Nate Stanley
Menomonie, WI
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Iowa
Big Ten
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QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Kyler Murray
2× Pro Bowl
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Oklahoma
SEC
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QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 87 games · 5 yrs as starter 71 career AV |
| 2019 |
Daniel Jones
Charlotte, NC
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Duke
ACC
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QB | NYG New York Giants | 83 games · 6 yrs as starter 52 career AV |
| 2019 |
Dwayne Haskins
Potomac, MD
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Ohio State
Big Ten
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QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 16 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Drew Lock
Lee's Summit, MO
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Missouri
SEC
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QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 41 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2019 |
Will Grier
Davidson, NC
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West Virginia
Big 12
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QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 2 games 1 career AV |
| 2019 |
Ryan Finley
Phoenix, AZ
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NC State
ACC
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QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 8 games 2 career AV |
| 2019 |
Jarrett Stidham
Stephenville, TX
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Auburn
SEC
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QB | NE New England Patriots | 20 games 6 career AV |
| 2019 |
Easton Stick
Dallas, TX
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North Dakota State
MVFC
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QB | LAC Los Angeles Chargers | 6 games 4 career AV |
| 2019 |
Clayton Thorson
Wheaton, IL
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Northwestern
Big Ten
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QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | No regular-season snaps |
| 2019 |
Gardner Minshew II
1× Pro Bowl
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Washington State
Pac-12
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QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 63 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2019 |
Trace McSorley
Ashburn, VA
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Penn State
Big Ten
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QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 9 games 1 career AV |
| 2018 |
Baker Mayfield
2× Pro Bowl
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Oklahoma
SEC
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QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 123 games · 7 yrs as starter 80 career AV |
| 2018 |
Sam Darnold
2× Pro Bowl
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USC
Big Ten
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QB | NYJ New York Jets | 100 games · 6 yrs as starter 49 career AV |
| 2018 |
Josh Allen
4× Pro Bowl
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Wyoming
Mountain West
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QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 128 games · 8 yrs as starter 111 career AV |
| 2018 |
Josh Rosen
Manhattan Beach, CA
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UCLA
Big Ten
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QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 3 career AV |
| 2018 |
Lamar Jackson
3× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
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Louisville
ACC
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QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 116 games · 7 yrs as starter 110 career AV |
| 2018 |
Mason Rudolph
Rock Hill, SC
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Oklahoma State
Big 12
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QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 34 games · 1 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 2018 |
Kyle Lauletta
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Richmond
Patriot League
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QB | NYG New York Giants | 2 games |
| 2018 |
Mike White
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Western Kentucky
Conference USA
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QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 15 games 5 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: USC — 15
- 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?
USC leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 15 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.