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
Showing QB first-round picks · reset
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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Oregon
Big Ten
6picks
Oregon team hub
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2
USC
Big Ten
6picks
USC team hub
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3
Alabama
SEC
4picks
Alabama team hub
Draft pick explorer
Showing 51–100 of 117 picks · filtered.
| Pick | Player | College | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
Christian Ponder
Colleyville, TX
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Florida State
ACC
|
QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 38 games · 3 yrs as starter 22 career AV |
| 2010 |
Sam Bradford
Oklahoma City, OK
|
Oklahoma
SEC
|
QB | LAR St. Louis Rams | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 44 career AV |
| 2010 |
Tim Tebow
Jacksonville, FL
|
Florida
SEC
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 35 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2009 |
Matthew Stafford
1× All-Pro
3× Pro Bowl
|
Georgia
SEC
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 239 games · 16 yrs as starter 133 career AV |
| 2009 |
Mark Sanchez
|
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | NYJ New York Jets | 79 games · 4 yrs as starter 32 career AV |
| 2009 |
Josh Freeman
|
Kansas State
Big 12
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 62 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 2008 |
Matt Ryan
1× All-Pro
4× Pro Bowl
|
Boston College
ACC
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QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 234 games · 15 yrs as starter 146 career AV |
| 2008 |
Joe Flacco
1× Pro Bowl
|
Delaware
Conference USA
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 209 games · 12 yrs as starter 97 career AV |
| 2007 |
JaMarcus Russell
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LSU
SEC
|
QB | LV Oakland Raiders | 31 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 2007 |
Brady Quinn
|
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 24 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 2006 |
Vince Young
2× Pro Bowl
|
Texas
SEC
|
QB | TEN Tennessee Titans | 60 games · 4 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2006 |
Matt Leinart
|
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | ARI Arizona Cardinals | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 12 career AV |
| 2006 |
Jay Cutler
1× Pro Bowl
|
Vanderbilt
SEC
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 153 games · 10 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 2005 |
Alex Smith
3× Pro Bowl
|
Utah
Big 12
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 174 games · 14 yrs as starter 98 career AV |
| 2005 |
Aaron Rodgers
4× All-Pro
10× Pro Bowl
|
California
ACC
|
QB | GB Green Bay Packers | 264 games · 16 yrs as starter 169 career AV |
| 2005 |
Jason Campbell
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Auburn
SEC
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 90 games · 5 yrs as starter 48 career AV |
| 2004 |
Eli Manning
4× Pro Bowl
|
Ole Miss
SEC
|
QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 236 games · 14 yrs as starter 121 career AV |
| 2004 | Philip Rivers 8× Pro Bowl |
NC State
ACC
|
QB | NYG New York Giants | 247 games · 15 yrs as starter 150 career AV |
| 2004 |
Ben Roethlisberger
6× Pro Bowl
|
Miami (OH)
MAC
|
QB | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 249 games · 17 yrs as starter 131 career AV |
| 2004 |
J.P. Losman
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Tulane
American
|
QB | BUF Buffalo Bills | 45 games · 1 yrs as starter 19 career AV |
| 2003 |
Carson Palmer
3× Pro Bowl
|
USC
Big Ten
|
QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 182 games · 12 yrs as starter 107 career AV |
| 2003 | Byron Leftwich |
Marshall
Sun Belt
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QB | JAX Jacksonville Jaguars | 60 games · 3 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 2003 | Kyle Boller |
California
ACC
|
QB | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 67 games · 4 yrs as starter 16 career AV |
| 2003 | Rex Grossman |
Florida
SEC
|
QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 54 games · 3 yrs as starter 23 career AV |
| 2002 | David Carr |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
QB | HOU Houston Texans | 94 games · 5 yrs as starter 45 career AV |
| 2002 | Joey Harrington |
Oregon
Big Ten
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 81 games · 6 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2002 | Patrick Ramsey |
Tulane
American
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 37 games · 1 yrs as starter 14 career AV |
| 2001 | Michael Vick 4× Pro Bowl |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
QB | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 143 games · 7 yrs as starter 92 career AV |
| 2000 | Chad Pennington |
Marshall
Sun Belt
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QB | NYJ New York Jets | 89 games · 5 yrs as starter 55 career AV |
| 1999 | Tim Couch |
Kentucky
SEC
|
QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | 62 games · 3 yrs as starter 30 career AV |
| 1999 | Donovan McNabb 6× Pro Bowl |
Syracuse
ACC
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QB | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 167 games · 11 yrs as starter 107 career AV |
| 1999 | Akili Smith |
Oregon
Big Ten
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QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 22 games · 1 yrs as starter 2 career AV |
| 1999 | Daunte Culpepper 3× Pro Bowl |
UCF
Big 12
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QB | MIN Minnesota Vikings | 105 games · 5 yrs as starter 86 career AV |
| 1999 | Cade McNown |
UCLA
Big Ten
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QB | CHI Chicago Bears | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 8 career AV |
| 1998 | Peyton Manning HOF 7× All-Pro 14× Pro Bowl |
Tennessee
SEC
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QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 266 games · 17 yrs as starter 176 career AV |
| 1998 | Ryan Leaf |
Washington State
Pac-12
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QB | LAC San Diego Chargers | 25 games · 1 yrs as starter 1 career AV |
| 1997 | Jim Druckenmiller |
Virginia Tech
ACC
|
QB | SF San Francisco 49ers | 6 games 1 career AV |
| 1995 | Steve McNair 3× Pro Bowl |
Alcorn State
SWAC
|
QB | TEN Houston Oilers | 161 games · 10 yrs as starter 99 career AV |
| 1995 | Kerry Collins 2× Pro Bowl |
Penn State
Big Ten
|
QB | CAR Carolina Panthers | 198 games · 11 yrs as starter 83 career AV |
| 1994 | Heath Shuler |
Tennessee
SEC
|
QB | WAS Washington Commanders | 29 games · 2 yrs as starter 6 career AV |
| 1994 | Trent Dilfer 1× Pro Bowl |
Fresno State
Mountain West
|
QB | TB Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 130 games · 7 yrs as starter 51 career AV |
| 1993 | Drew Bledsoe 4× Pro Bowl |
Washington State
Pac-12
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QB | NE New England Patriots | 194 games · 12 yrs as starter 105 career AV |
| 1993 | Rick Mirer |
Notre Dame
FBS Ind.
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QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 80 games · 5 yrs as starter 33 career AV |
| 1992 | David Klingler |
Houston
Big 12
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QB | CIN Cincinnati Bengals | 33 games · 1 yrs as starter 11 career AV |
| 1992 | Tommy Maddox |
UCLA
Big Ten
|
QB | DEN Denver Broncos | 92 games · 2 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1991 | Dan McGwire |
San Diego State
Mountain West
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QB | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 13 games 2 career AV |
| 1991 | Todd Marinovich |
USC
Big Ten
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QB | LV Los Angeles Raiders | 8 games 3 career AV |
| 1990 | Jeff George |
Illinois College
Midwest
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QB | IND Indianapolis Colts | 131 games · 9 yrs as starter 66 career AV |
| 1990 | Andre Ware |
Houston
Big 12
|
QB | DET Detroit Lions | 14 games 5 career AV |
| 1989 | Troy Aikman HOF 6× Pro Bowl |
UCLA
Big Ten
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QB | DAL Dallas Cowboys | 165 games · 12 yrs as starter 96 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: Oregon — 6
- 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?
Oregon leads FantasyHQ’s archive with 6 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.